Areas of Study

Dive into the Greco-Roman world.

Courses range from Bronze Age archaeology to modern receptions of the ancient world; from ancient mythology to theories of myth and religion; from daily life in Greece and Rome to intensive examinations of the literature, art, and politics of this fascinating period.

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Ancient Mediterranean Studies (B.A., Minor)

The major in ancient Mediterranean studies introduces students to the history, art, culture and literature of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. Students also learn about the impact of Greece and Rome on other times and places, including our own. ​​​​​

Students view exhibits at a museum.

Archaeology (Minor)

The Archaeology minor combines the humanities and social, natural, and computer sciences to study human behavior through the material remains people left behind. Explore how our understanding of the past has influenced modern thought, and vice versa.

Classical Languages (B.A.)

The classical languages major gives students the opportunity to master both ancient Greek and Latin by reading authors such as Homer, Virgil, and Ovid in their original languages. The major also consists of classics courses in English about the history and culture of the Greek and Roman worlds.

Four ancient Greek ostraka (pottery shards) with names inscribed in early Greek lettering against a white background, including the names Aristides, Themistokles, Kimon, and Perikles — notable Athenian statesmen whose names were used in the democratic practice of ostracism.

Greek (B.A., Minor)

With a major in Greek, students develop their language skills and learn about the culture and history of the ancient Greek world. Students discover how ancient Greek has influenced our modern civilization, from art and literature to drama and language.

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Latin (B.A., Minor)

With a major in Latin, students develop their language skills and learn about the culture and history of the Roman world. Students discover how Latin has influenced our modern civilization, from art and literature to drama and language.

Honors in Classics

The Department of Classical Studies offers an Honors Program in Classics. Each year, the classical studies department honors the achievements of some of its excellent students during Trinity’s Honor Awards ceremony. 

Department of Classical Studies

Carlos Alvarez School of Arts and Humanities

Location

Ewing Halsell Center

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Chair

Nicolle Hirschfeld, Ph.D.