Professor Shane Butler has been appointed as the new General Editor of the I Tatti Renaissance Library as of November 1st. For more than two decades, the series has brought […]
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
Prof. Emily Anderson Assumes Directorship of the Archaeological Museum
On July 1, Emily Anderson assumed the directorship of the JHU Archaeological Museum. This is a particularly exciting time for the museum, as it officially reopened its doors on October […]
Roman Oratory Conference
On Sept. 19-20, 2025, the Classics Department hosted an international conference / workshop entitled “Oratory and Rhetoric in the Generation before Cicero,” organized by Matthew Roller. Department Chair Karen ni Mheallaigh […]