Classics

Department of Classics

Like the discipline itself, which lies at the foundation of the humanities, Brown University’s Department of Classics has a long and distinguished history, stretching from the founding of the University to Brown’s latest initiatives for academic enrichment.

Department of Classics

Like the discipline itself, which lies at the foundation of the humanities, Brown University’s Department of Classics has a long and distinguished history, stretching from the founding of the University to Brown’s latest initiatives for academic enrichment.

Our undergraduate and graduate programs are among the top in the country, and Classics faculty teach courses at all levels in the languages, literatures, and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, ranging from the beginning through the medieval and Byzantine periods, as well as in Sanskrit and Modern Greek.

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About

The Department of Classics is one of Brown’s original academic departments, established when Brown was founded in 1764. The department offers advanced work in Ancient Greek, Latin, Sanskrit and Modern Greek languages, literatures, history and philosophy.

Academics

The Department of Classics provides instruction in Ancient Greek, Latin, Sanskrit and Modern Greek languages, literatures, history, culture and philosophy. Our department offers an undergraduate degree in Classics that includes several optional “tracks,” as well as a graduate degrees in Classics.

Events

Each year, the Classics Department welcomes a number of international scholars to present lectures and host colloquia, contributing to the lively program of intellectual exchange.

Classics and Modern Greek Studies

Modern Greek Studies is housed in the Department of Classics, fostering an intellectual exchange of reception studies.