Minor in Greek and Roman Studies

Greek and Roman Studies educates students in the languages, literature, and history of Ancient Greece and Rome. These ancient civilizations greatly influenced the artistic, scientific, social, and political traditions of early modern societies, and they continue to affect our own world both directly and indirectly. Studying the cultures of Greece and Rome gives us insight into a world very different from our own, but a world that, nevertheless, has shaped the one in which we live.In addition to equipping students with the methodological tools required to study the ancient world, our classes emphasize transferable skills such as how to make connections between different disciplines, how to position oneself in an ongoing conversation, and how to learn a foreign language. By learning to speak and write persuasively about antiquity, students acquire a critical perspective that can be brought to bear on many issues.The minor attracts students from all backgrounds and with all sorts of interests. Our students pursue careers in education, medicine, public policy, law, social work, and business or go on to attend graduate programs in Art, Drama, Classics, English, Philosophy, and History.