GU-Q Professor Reflects on Teaching Theology at a Jesuit University in Doha
In honor of Jesuit Heritage Month, Akintunde E. Akinade reflects on teaching religion at a Jesuit institution in a predominantly Muslim country.
Culture
Georgetown’s commitment to the study of culture and the promotion of intercultural understanding on an international scale is reflected in a range of course and program offerings.
Select Academic Programs
M.A. in Arabic and Islamic Studies
The Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies sponsors this master's degree program that combines a thorough understanding of the Arabic language with scholarly research in the literary, linguistic, and intellectual traditions of the Arab and Islamic world.
M.A. in German
The Department of German sponsors this master's degree program in the literature, history, and culture of the German language.
M.A. in Communication, Culture, and Technology
Communication, Culture, and Technology is a graduate program at Georgetown University. The program explores the relationship between changing technology and changing cultures, including research, government, media, business, and communication.
Major in Theater & Performance Studies
Georgetown College's Department of Performing Arts sponsors this undergraduate major in theater and performance studies. The program is designed for students interested in theater and performance, social justice, cultural criticism, dramaturgy, arts management, American and world cultures, education, and civic engagement.
Major in Culture and Politics
The Walsh School of Foreign Service sponsors this major for Georgetown undergraduate students enrolled in the B.S. in foreign service program. Participants explore questions of culture, knowledge, and power in international relations.
Major in American Musical Culture
Georgetown's Department of Performing Arts sponsors this major in American musical culture for undergraduate students interested in American studies, arts management, cultural criticism, entertainment law, media studies, music business, music journalism, or musicology.
M.A. in Italian Studies
The Department of Italian sponsors this master's degree program in Italian language. Students focus on Italian literature and culture or Italian language pedagogy, and all students spend a mandatory semester abroad at a partner university in Italy.
M.S. in Spanish Literature and Cultural Studies
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese sponsors this master's degree in the literature and culture of the Spanish-speaking world.
Select Centers, Institutes,
and Research Programs
Lannan Center for Poetics and Social PracticeGeorgetown Unit
Founded in 2006 with the support of the Lannan Foundation, the Lannan Center for Poetics and Social Practice is a literary research and pedagogical center focused on the art of poetry and its social and cultural presence.
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December 02
The Rise and Fall of Buddhist Stone Lanterns in Medieval China
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A.B. Language/M.A. in German and European Studies
B.S. in Business Administration/M.S. in Foreign Service
B.S. in Business and Global Affairs
B.S. in Foreign Service/M.A. in Arab Studies
B.S. in Foreign Service/M.A. in German and European Studies
B.S. in Foreign Service/M.S. in Foreign Service
Career Paths in Technology and Innovation & U.S. Cultural Immersion
Center for Contemporary Arab Studies K-14 Education Outreach
Central American Youth Ambassadors
Certificate in African Studies
Certificate in Australian and New Zealand Studies
Certificate in Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies
Certificate in European Studies
Certificate in International Migration Studies
Certificate in Islam and Muslim-Christian Relations
Certificate in Latin American Studies
Gateway to Georgetown Programs
Globalization, Religions, and the Secular Project
Graduate Certificate in Arab Studies
Graduate Certificate in Asian Studies
Graduate Certificate in Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies
Hebrew Language and Culture Program
J.D./M.A. in Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies
J.D./M.A. in German and European Studies
M.A. in Arab Studies/Ph.D. in Arabic and Islamic Studies
M.A. in Arab Studies/Ph.D. in Government
M.A. in Arabic and Islamic Studies
M.A. in Communication, Culture, and Technology
M.A. in Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies
M.A. in German and European Studies
M.A. in German and European Studies/Master of Public Policy
M.A. in German and European Studies/Ph.D. in German
M.A. in German and European Studies/Ph.D. in Government
M.A. in German and European Studies/Ph.D. in History
M.A. in Latin American Studies
M.A. in Latin American Studies/Ph.D. in Government
M.S. in Spanish Literature and Cultural Studies
Major in American Musical Culture
Major in Business and Global Affairs
Major in Chinese Language Studies
Major in Comparative Literature
Major in Japanese Language Studies
Major in Spanish and Portuguese Studies
Major in Theater & Performance Studies
Master of Professional Studies in Global Hospitality Leadership
Minor in American Musical Culture
Minor in Chinese Language Studies
Minor in Japanese Language Studies
Minor in Korean Language Studies
Minor in Russian Literature and Culture
Minor in Theater & Performance Studies
Minor/Certificate in Jewish Civilization
Minor/Certificate in Religion, Ethics, and World Affairs
Persian Language and Culture Program
Ph.D. in Arabic and Islamic Studies
Ph.D. in Spanish Literature and Cultural Studies
Ph.D. in Theological and Religious Studies
Sports Diplomacy Programs - U.S. Department of State
Turkish Language and Culture Program
U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative Student Leaders Program