Classical Studies offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in the ancient cultures of Greece and Rome. Whether your interests lie in the people, their art, literature, or history, if you want to learn more about the great classical forerunners of western culture, our department has much to offer.
Here you will find some of the most interesting, unusual, and significant course material for an understanding of the ancient Mediterranean world as a parent of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the modern western world.
Whether you want to major, minor, take some electives, or are pursuing a master's degree in Classical Studies, we welcome you and will endeavour to make the classical past alive and significant for you.
News
Epic Threads Prizes for Creative Engagement with Ancient History and Literature
For the second annual issue of Epic Threads, the journal’s editors Madelynne Parish and Mary Harper vowed several prizes (worth $1,000 in total), thanks to the generosity of the Classical Studies Department and the UW Shalom Trust. They thus attracted international attention to our student-run journal for creative writing – or should we better say ‘creative engagement’, as two of the winning contributions combine textual with visual art?
Scholarly & Creative Engagement on Homer Appreciation Day
The winter term ended with a symposium that honoured the legacy of Homer’s epics through the ages. Hosted in St. Jerome’s Dragen Lab, Professors from North America and Europe explained the experiences and traditions that inspired Homer to compose his Iliad and Odyssey.
Winner of Classical and Medieval Studies Awards
The winners of the Classical and Medieval Studies Awards were given out on Friday night at the Wine and Cheese Event.