THE PROGRAM :

The Middle Eastern Studies Program (MESP) was established in 2003 to expose students to the diverse cultures, languages, literatures, religions, and political systems of the Middle East.

Overseen by the College of Arts & Sciences and the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs at the Maxwell School, the MESP brings together faculty members from many departments including Anthropology, Architecture, Communications & Rhetorical  studies, Education, Fine Arts, History, International Relations, Language, Literature, and Linguistics, History, International Relations, Law, Political  Science, and Religion. The research and teaching interest of the affiliated faculty include the analysis of ancient source texts, the literature, culture and religions of the Middle East, conflict resolution, and contemporary politics.

The Minor in Middle Eastern Studies is open to any SU student, and may be especially useful to students interested  in pursuing careers in journalism, international relations, law, government or foreign service.