Members of our department study the literature and culture of ancient Greece and Rome, and their interaction with the subsequent classical tradition.
We offer two types of courses: (1) a sequence of language and literature courses in Greek and Latin from the elementary to the advanced level, and (2) courses in classical studies that explore topics such as Greek and Roman culture and society, the later western literary tradition, or parallel traditions in literature or mythology, but require no knowledge of Greek or Latin. All members of the faculty teach courses of both kinds and at all levels; our classes are generally small (most under twenty students, some under ten), and we emphasize discussion.
Why Classics at Haverford: Curriculum
We offer an array of courses more typical of a large university, but with the individual faculty attention that is Haverford's hallmark. In addition to a variety of courses in Classical Culture & Society, students have access to a sequence of Latin and Greek courses from Elementary, through Intermediate and Advanced, and up to Seminar- and Graduate-level courses. More on Curriculum >
Why Classics at Haverford: Student Research
Our students have frequent opportunities to work with faculty on their research during the summer and to conduct their own research with faculty mentoring, both as part of the department's senior experience and through our research apprenticeship program.
Why Classics at Haverford: Study Abroad
There are opportunities in archaeology, fieldwork, and Study Abroad: Through our close relationship with Bryn Mawr, students can take classes or choose to major in Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology. Haverford students frequently study abroad during their Junior year at Classics programs such as "the Centro" in Rome and College Year in Athens. More on Study Abroad >
Why Classics at Haverford: Interdisciplinary Study
Cross boundaries through interdisciplinary study: Many faculty in other fields have an interest in classical antiquity; Classics students participate in the ongoing interdisciplinary conversation which is central to the experience of the Haverford community. More on Interdisciplinary Study >
Inside Haverford Classics
In this Podcast, Professors Deborah Roberts and Bret Mulligan chat about Haverford's original library collection and how Classics has changed over the years.
As the culminating activity of CSTS119: Culture & Crisis in the Golden Age of Athens, students placed Socrates on trial, after having heard "his" defense in The Apology Project.
For our 4th annual Classics Marathon, dozens of students and faculty gathered to hear and participate in a staged reading of Aeschylus' Oresteia.- Join the Classics Department this spring for an evening of Latin, Greek, and Dessert.
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Beginning in 2010, Mulligan will serve a five year term as Secretary-Treasurer of the professional association, which promotes the study of Medieval Latin language and literature from Late Antiquity to the early Renaissance.
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