In partnership with Dumbarton Oaks and the Zohrab Center of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, HMML will host an intensive four-week course as an introduction to the Armenian language and paleography in the summer of 2025. This course is intended for doctoral students or recent PhDs who can demonstrate a need for Classical Armenian in their research. Priority is given to students who lack opportunities to study Armenian at their own institutions. The program welcomes international applicants but does not sponsor J visas.
Course length: Four weeks from July 7–August 1, 2025
Course size: Up to 14 students
Costs: All course costs, including accommodation and dining services, are covered by Dumbarton Oaks for the 2025 course. However, participants must pay their own travel costs to and from Collegeville, Minnesota, USA.
Application deadline
February 24, 2025
Prerequisites
• Students will be required to learn the Armenian alphabet and practice reading and pronunciation before the course begins.
• Students will be introduced to both Eastern and Western pronunciations and will be encouraged to pick one pronunciation to make their own.
• Materials will be provided to aid in mastering the alphabet and for practicing reading and pronunciation.
• Those with significant prior study of Armenian (e.g., a semester-long class) will not be considered.
Application Submission
• Letter of no more than two single-spaced pages describing the applicant’s academic background, including language skills, and an explanation for why learning Armenian is important for future research and teaching. Address letter to HMML Executive Director Columba Stewart, Ph.D.
• Updated curriculum vitae
• A transcript of graduate school coursework for those who are currently doing graduate study. This is not required for those who completed a PhD
• Two letters of recommendation
Applicants
• Send all materials as email attachments to scholarlyprograms@hmml.org.
• Add “Armenian 2025 Summer School” in the subject line.
Selection criteria
• Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of previous academic achievement, demonstrated need for intensive study of Classical Armenian, and research promise.
For the course overview, visit https://hmml.org/programs/intro-armenian/.