Department of Classics
Classics has historically referred to the study of the languages, literatures, history, and material culture of the ancient Greeks and Romans, with the view that ancient artistic, mythological, and intellectual traditions and practices provide foundations from which many societies process and make sense of their own lived experiences. In addition to two PhD tracks, Classical Languages and Literatures and the Ancient Mediterranean World, the Department offers joint PhD programs in Classics and Social Thought as well as Classics and Theater and Performance Studies (TAPS). Other joint degrees can be tailored ad hoc, such as one joining Classics and Middle Eastern Studies. More information about these programs can be found in the program descriptions.