Courses
The following is the schedule of a typical student (students in the Christianity and Judaism in Antiquity area will substitute three courses in ancient languages for three elective courses).
Year One
Fall Semester: two seminars in area of concentration, two elective or outside-of-area courses
Spring Semester: two seminars in area of concentration, two elective or outside-of-area courses
Year Two
Fall Semester: two seminars in area of concentration, one elective or outside-of-area course, work as Graduate Assistant
Spring Semester: two seminars in area of concentration, one elective or outside-of-area course, work as Graduate Assistant
Year Three
Fall Semester: prepare for candidacy exams, work as Graduate Assistant
Spring Semester: prepare for and take candidacy exams, work as Graduate Assistant
Year Four
Fall Semester: research and write dissertation
Spring Semester: research and write dissertation
Year Five
Fall Semester: research and write dissertation
Spring Semester: research and write dissertation, teach course
Year Six (if applicable)
Fall Semester: research and write dissertation, teach course
Spring Semester: research and write dissertation