Doctor of Philosophy in Classical Studies

The PhD in Classical Studies prepares students to be effective and inspiring teachers and insightful professional scholars of classical antiquity. The program centers on the structured study of the classical languages, Greco-Roman culture, and the perspectives and methods of research available for the classical world. As teachers, mentors, and evaluators, the faculty provide careful training and guidance of students, who are encouraged to show independent initiative in pursuing their own interests, goals, and intellectual identities. The program is designed to prepare students primarily for college and university careers in classics, though we are also supportive of those who seek work at secondary schools or in alternative-academic careers.

The Department of Classical Studies promotes interdisciplinary and comparative literary, historical, and cultural studies embracing a wide range of areas, and has particular strengths in Greek drama, Greek and Roman epic, Greek and Roman history, literature of the Roman Republic and Empire, translation and interpretation of classical literature, and the classical tradition in Europe and America. In addition, Classical Studies maintains a close working relationship with the departments of the History of Art & Architecture, Philosophy, and Religion.

Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate the ability to read standard texts in ancient Greek and Latin with an understanding of idiom, nuance, and complex levels of meaning.
Demonstrate mastery of a corpus of important texts in ancient Greek and Latin, and of modern critical approaches to those texts.
Conduct scholarly activities at a high level and in a professional and ethical manner.
Teach classical subjects effectively at the undergraduate level.
Produce and defend a dissertation that constitutes an original and significant contribution to knowledge in our field.

The IELTS minimum requirement is 7.0
TOEFL Paper Based:- 550
TOEFL iBT:- 84 (Minimum score 21 in each Section)
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Personal statement/statement of purpose
Official GRE General Test score report
Scholarly writing sample