Congratulations to Prof. Karen ní Mheallaigh who has won a prestigious JHU Discovery Award (along with William Egginton (MLL), Yulia Frumer (HoST), Jeremy Greene (Medicine), Earle Havens (MSEL), and Marc […]
The Amazing Worlds of Antiquity
The Department of Classics is a leading center for the study of classics, classical reception, and ancient Greek and Latin language and literature. Our courses cover the history, civilization, religion, art, archaeology, philosophy, and mythology of the ancient Greek and Roman world.
- Degrees Offered BA, BA/MA, PhD
- Major Classics
- Minor Classics
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Graduate Program
Our graduate students are versatile scholars who develop a holistic view of ancient cultures.
Undergraduate
Classes are small and students work closely with professors in their study of the languages and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome.
Archaeological Museum
Students have access to a rich collection housed in the department’s midst.
News & Announcements
Laura Evans wins Evangelia Davos Prize second time
Congratulations to Laura Evans, recipient of the 2022 Evangelia Davos Prize in Classics. Laura is a two-time winner of the prize, having also won in 2021. She graduated with honors […]
Michele Asuni successfully defends dissertation
Michele Asuni, a PhD student in Classics, successfully defended his dissertation, entitled Pathos Visible: Color, Emotion and Affect in Ancient Greece from Homer to Heliodorus, on February 11, 2022. The […]