Welcome to the Department of Classics
Classics is the gateway to the people, languages, cultures, and legacies of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds.
Are you intrigued by the myths of Heracles and Odysseus, Romulus and Remus? Or are you fascinated by Sappho, Socrates, Caesar, and Cleopatra? Do you want to unearth the past, walk the streets of Pompeii, meet the Olympian gods, and explore the world of early Christianity? Or are you looking to delve into some of the greatest works of philosophy and to examine the ancient models of the US Constitution? Then Classics is for you!
Why Classics?
What is Classics?
Classics is the integrated study of ancient Greek and Roman civilization through its languages, its literature, and its artistic and archaeological remains.
Our courses
We offer a broad range of courses in the languages, literatures, and material cultures of ancient Greece and Rome.
Our Undergraduate Program
The Department of Classics offers BA and BGS degrees and Minors in Classical Languages and Classical Antiquities.
Our MA Program
The Department of Classics offers advanced course work in the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome. Students are expected to study the classical languages (Greek and Latin) and literatures as well as the art and archaeological remains of the Greek and Roman worlds.
Spotlights on KU Classics
Topics including Faculty research, The Wilcox Classical Museum, Recent achievements of our undergraduate and graduate students.
Wilcox Classical Museum Renovation
The Wilcox Classical Museum is getting a redesign!
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New Faculty Book
Prof Jendza's new book, “Paracomedy: Appropriations of Comedy in Greek Tragedy”, has just been published.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Classics Department is committed to fostering greater multicultural awareness and inclusion, and helping students with different backgrounds and needs to succeed.
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