Department of Classical Studies
The Department of Classical Studies repudiates the uses of Greek and Roman antiquity in both scholarly and popular contexts as tools for oppression and exclusion. In our teaching, research and public engagement, we work for a more equitable and inclusive study of antiquity.
The study of antiquity is full of surprises. We constantly learn new things about the ancient Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman worlds, and their interactions with multiple other cultures. Our work is inherently interdisciplinary: we use historical, linguistic, literary and archaeological methods to understand ancient societies in their entirety. We celebrate opportunities for dialogue with colleagues in other fields, and with contemporary artists and writers.
The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation has awarded the following grants in support of the Department of Classical Studies and members of its community.
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CLAY: Past and Present
- Marie-Claude Boileau
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Poets Who Translate: A Community Reading Series
- Timmy Straw and Julieta Vittore Dutto
