Department of Classics (GRAD)
Graduate work in the Department of Classics is primarily designed to meet the needs of students who intend by intensive study and research to specialize in classics. The Ph.D. prepares students for research and teaching at the university level.
The University is a contributing member of the American Academy in Rome, the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, the American Schools of Oriental Research, and the American Research Institute in Turkey. There are thus numerous opportunities for study and archaeological fieldwork and research.
Courses
Numbered 400-999:
- Classical Archaeology (CLAR)
- Classics in English/Classical Civilization (CLAS)
- Greek (GREK) NOTE: One or two Greek courses numbered in the 700s are offered each semester.
- Latin (LATN) NOTE: One or two Latin courses numbered in the 700s are offered each semester.
Courses Not Requiring a Reading Knowledge of Greek and Latin
The following courses in classical literature and civilization are especially designed to supply the necessary foundation for those who, without a reading knowledge of the ancient languages, wish a broader culture or plan to specialize in modern literature, history, art, etc. When approved these courses may count as part of the major requirements in other departments. The courses may also be taken to satisfy the requirements of a minor in literature. See also English and Comparative Literature.
The degree of master of arts is offered with a concentration in Greek and Latin or classical archaeology. The degree of doctor of philosophy is offered with a concentration in classical philology, classics with historical emphasis, or classical archaeology. A minor in related departments may be permitted on application. Students may broaden their program by taking supporting work in related languages or literatures or in art, history, linguistics, philosophy, religious studies, or women's and gender studies.
A detailed description of the requirements for the specific graduate degree programs in the Department of Classics may be found on the department's website.
Following the faculty member's name is a section number that students should use when registering for independent studies, reading, research, and thesis and dissertation courses with that particular professor.
Professors
Emily Baragwanath (3), Greek Historiography
Donald Haggis (40), Aegean Prehistory
Patricia Rosenmeyer (26), Greek Literature
Associate Professors
Al Duncan (4), Classics and Humanities
Jennifer Gates-Foster (7), Roman Archaeology, Ptolemaic and Roman Egypt
Suzanne Lye (35), Greek Literature
Peter O'Connell (42), Ancient Rhetoric and Poetics, Greek Literature, and Classical Athens
Hérica Valladares (41), Hellenistic and Roman Art
Assistant Professors
George Baroud (8), Historiography of the Early Imperial Roman Period, Tacitus
Sheira Cohen (31), Archaeology of Iron Age and Archaic Italy
Timothy D. Shea (27), Greek Archaeology, Sculpture, and Topography
Jennifer Weintritt (5), Latin Poetry in Critical Theory
Adjunct Professors
Eric Downing, Ancient Literary Theory, Ancient/Modern Relations
Bart Ehrman, Hellenistic Religion, New Testament
Mariska Leunissen, Ancient Greek Philosophy
Pamela Lothspeich, Sanskrit Epic
Jodi Magness, Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology
Hugo Méndez, Early Christianity
Fred Naiden, Greek History
Zlatko Pleše, Ancient Mediterranean Religions
C.D.C. Reeve, Ancient Philosophy, Moral Psychology, History of Philosophy
Jessica Wolfe, Classical Reception in Renaissance Literature
Professors Emeriti
Robert Babcock
Carolyn L. Connor
Jerzy Linderski
Sara Mack
James J. O'Hara
William H. Race
James B. Rives
Cecil W. Wooten
Department of Classics
