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  1. Hi there! I'm looking into the same program. I'm guessing that when you say 'Netherlands' you are looking into Groningen? I've looked into their program as well. Where in the UK are you looking? Oxford's program in the Oriental Institute has caught my eye. Also, not to interrogate you, but where did you do your undergrad, and why the present interest in 2nd Temple studies? I've had the same questions, especially in regards to admissions. I can't seem to a get a number of applicants to the program anywhere, just broader admission statistics. Melissa Pucci of admissions wrote to me the following in response; 'We received 580 applications this year and 260 were admitted. The acceptance rate was about 44%. The acceptance rate in the Bible program was a little less than that, about 30%.' But I am a little unsure of what is meant by 'Bible program.' Anyways, I also share your aversion to the GRE, but am applying to HDS as well (they have Levenson and FMC is an emeritus there), and so must take it. Bleh! When I asked Melissa if the GRE played any role at all at YDS admissions, she assured me they absolutely did not. I also visited last spring and sat down with Dr. Collins. He noted that the first thing he looks at is GPA. He told me that he has accepted students without any language prerequisites, but that they proved exceptionally bright and learned them (Greek and Hebrew) over an intensive summer course. However, he noted that languages are indeed helpful, and it seems to me that your language training will prove appealing. I myself have taken three years of Greek, two years of Hebrew (although about 19 credits, by the time I graduate), and a year of Aramaic. I've also had three years of conversational German in high school, which now need to be transferred into theological German. My present study of Aramaic was at the request of Dr. Collins, and he seemed especially insistent that I be able to read Hebrew unpointed!!! However, overall, i think your language experience will be helpful, and from what Colllins seemed to indicate, your GPA might pose some difficulties, but might still keep you competitive. If you'd like to exchange papers, feel free to let me know. I'm curious as to what you are submitting for your writing sample. I'm scared out of my wits about it, and so I'm writing something totally new. I've started research on a form-tradition critical study on the myth of the Watchers, with an eye toward critiquing some proposals which have been made as to its Sitz Im Leben. If, when I finish, you'd like to critique it, let me know! Alright, hopefully some of my blabbing has helped. I really don't know much more than you, but I'll cross my fingers for the two of us. Best of luck!
  2. Redreverend, What program did you apply for at Yale? Also, if you don't mind (you can message me as well), what sort of scores did you achieve on your GRE? <br><br>Postbib, That's an intriguing summary by your prof. For some reason, it always appeared to me to be the inverse: that British schools were more interested in fresh, new, innovative studies (hence their typical interest in thesis proposals early on), and that American schools were more geared towards a more conversant, breadth-oriented education. <br><br>Thanks guys for all of your help! This site is a fantastic tool, and everyone I've encountered is incredibly kind and helpful. <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>
  3. Thanks so much for all of your helpful responses! One more quick question: I was speaking to a recent Ph.D grad who attended Durham. He seemed to think that due to issues of funding, there may be a higher probability of being accepted to a British school. Comparatively, what are the differences in admissions between Ivy Leagues and an Oxford?
  4. Actually, I traveled to Yale during my spring break of this year, which just so happened to be theirs as well, and met with Dr. Collins. What advantage does such a connection have?
  5. Hello. I'm applying to Yale Divinity this fall for the 2nd temple/early rabbincs course of study. John Collins, of course, is the attraction for me. My biggest strike against me is that I currently attend Moody Bible Institute (I have jumped the 'conservative ship'). I'm a Biblical Languages major however, so I will come out having taken 3 years of Greek (koine, although will have read some secular papyri, Ps. of Sol., etc.), 2 years of Hebrew (however, a total of 19 credits), and a directed study in Aramaic (1 yr). I've done large amounts of extracurricular reading in 2nd temple studies (specifically DSS studies and pseudeprigraphical reading), have been involved in the arts here, have been a tutor in Greek and Hebrew, and have participated in homeless ministries. I will have graduated with roughly above a 3.9, and what promise to be some very helpful recommendations. I'm debating on whether or not to take the GRE for the program, and am searching for a good topic for my writing sample. I'm thinking something in DSS/Enochic studies. Does anyone have any idea what sort of applicants apply? Any thoughts/helps/hints/wake up calls? Any other programs that would be recommended? I'm currently looking into U. of Michigan, with Boccaccini, a program at Groningen (Garcia-Martinez), and a maybe a 1 yr M.St in Judaism during the Greco-Roman period at Oxford. My operative philosophy, as you can see, is 'Go big or go home.' But am I aiming too high considering my undergrad?
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