Classics
The Classics
Students of the Classics investigate all aspects of the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome from the beginnings of Greek civilization up to the fall of the Roman Empire, a period that includes the rise of Athenian democracy in the fifth century B.C. and the cultural splendor of imperial Rome in the first and second centuries A.D. Many of our Department's courses teach the ancient languages, Greek and Latin. These classes combine close reading of ancient texts with interpretation of their cultural and literary significance. Our Department provides a wide range of approaches to the discipline, with courses regularly offered in ancient literature, art and archaeology, history, and philosophy.
Questions about the Classics Department? Call us at 508-793-2547 or e-mail classicsdept@holycross.edu.