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Ancient Greek & Roman Studies
Focus on the histories, literature, languages, and material cultures of Greek and Roman antiquity, exploring their context in the ancient Mediterranean and relevance to the modern world.
Rebecca Futo Kennedy
,Professor, Chair of Classical Studies, Ancient Greek & Roman Studies
Jackie Forshey
,Academic Administrative Assistant
What you’ll study as an Ancient Greek & Roman Studies major
You’ll learn about the ancient languages, rhetoric, law and politics, art and archaeology, culture, and modern reception of antiquity. We encourage creativity, civic and social awareness, critical and analytical inquiry, ethical reasoning, and the embrace of global perspectives.
Start with a strong foundation
Delve into the myths and literature of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Immerse yourself in the languages of ancient Greek and Latin.
Build your core
Study the intellectual, social, political, economic, material and cultural histories of the ancient Greeks and Romans, and their interconnectedness to other peoples of the ancient world.
Master your knowledge
Take advantage of opportunities for directed and independent study. Choose electives on such diverse topics as the archaeology of ancient economies and markets, magic and witches, healing in ancient Greece, and Ancient Greek and Roman law and politics.
Why is Ancient Greek & Roman Studies better at Denison?
Going global
Many majors journey to the Mediterranean on faculty-led, credited summer programs, and have access to other unique study abroad opportunities.
Field Work
Work closely with faculty to attend summer field schools or archaeological digs.
Jobs as an Ancient Greek & Roman Studies major
Majors learn the critical and analytical skills essential in any field. Recent graduates are project managers, legal assistants, teachers, and human resource specialists. Many graduates are pursuing advanced degrees. See where our grads have landed.
Career communities
Ancient Greek and Roman studies majors often join one or more of our career communities. such as the Financial Services, Consulting & Business, and Nonprofit, Education & Government communities.
Career Exploration
Through the Knowlton Center for Career Exploration and its training center, Denison Edge, career coaches help you prepare for the next step after college, and industry experts help you acquire specialized skills and certifications.
Beyond the Classroom
Internships
Explore career paths through an internship (or two!). Denison Ancient Greek & Roman Studies majors have interned with the Brooklyn Museum, Simon & Schuster UK, Elevate Pictures LLC, and more.
Study Abroad
Pursue ancient Greek and Roman studies in your chosen region to enhance your language skills and build your career network. Conduct research on a traditional semester abroad or take a summer internship in another country.
Summer Scholars
Delve into independent research through our Summer Scholar program. All Summer Scholars receive a stipend and a housing allowance plus supplemental funds for research expenses.
