The first of its type anywhere in the world, Clark’s pioneering Ph.D. program in Holocaust and Genocide Studies is internationally recognized for the original research of its students and faculty. Students, who earn a doctorate in history, specialize on the Holocaust, Ottoman genocides conducted against Armenians and other Christian populations, the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda, and other events of genocide and mass violence in Asia and Africa. They research the causes, conduct and consequences of these events, learn to locate genocides in their specific social, cultural and political contexts, and familiarize themselves with up-to-date methods and concepts in the field.Admission to the program is highly selective and most who are admitted choose to enroll. Graduate students receive tuition remission, an annual stipend, and research bursary for the entire five-year program. The program seeks to enroll dedicated students committed to maintaining the momentum of scholarship, research and education about the Holocaust and other genocides into the future. Our doctoral students come to the program from Europe, North America, Israel, and beyond. They work closely with world-class faculty members in a supportive setting that fosters a tight-knit intellectual community. Contributing faculty from many departments enrich the training students receive. The diverse and engaged faculty expands students’ intellectual reach by incorporating cutting-edge methodologies, introducing new cases, and challenging old ideas.

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