Admissions

Application Deadline: March 16, 2012

To apply to the seminar, upload the following information to the online form:

  1. Current and permanent mailing address, email, and phone number;
  2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae;
  3. A short essay (no more than 1000 words) on the following question:

The resurgence of religion in public life across the globe since the 1970s caught most scholars by surprise. Many academics and policymakers have greeted this trend with trepidation, and point to persistent sectarian strife and the rise of terrorist organizations motivated by religion. Considering the history of religion in politics, should we be anxious about the future? What kinds of research can help explain the resurgence of religion, and also help us do a better job of anticipating how this may develop over time?

Also:
Please arrange for one letter of recommendation and a transcript showing all undergraduate or graduate work to be emailed to globalstrategy@columbia.edu or mailed to:

Hertog Global Strategy Initiative
Department of History
Columbia University
1180 Amsterdam Ave., Mail Code 2551
New York, NY 10027

The program is open to undergraduates, post-graduates, and graduate students. We expect to enroll approximately 10 undergraduates and five graduate students. The deadline is March 16, and acceptance letters will be sent between April and early May. If, for some reason, you need an early decision, contact the program. See Financial Aid for details on scholarships.