Prof. Shane Butler and the Classics Research Lab are featured in the cover story of the latest JHU magazine. Read about how a young student of the Classics in Victorian […]
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
PhD Success for Tashi Treadway
On this hot day in June, Tashi Treadway successfully defended her dissertation, “Culturally Significant Companions: An Analysis of Human-Animal Relationships in Greek and Roman Literature.” Along with external reviewer Athena […]
Spring 2026 PhD Hooding Ceremony
Each year, the KSAS Hooding Ceremony is an opportunity to pause and celebrate the significant achievements made by the PhD graduates over the past year. The Classics department was delighted […]