Classics

Classics explores the cultures and societies of ancient Greece and Rome within the broader context of the ancient Mediterranean. Such study is intrinsically multidisciplinary, encompassing Latin and ancient Greek texts, archaeology, intellectual history, material culture, the influence of Greco-Roman antiquity on later societies, and perspectives on gender, ethnicity, and socio-economic class. Classics is a discipline rooted in the past, yet relevant to the contemporary world and modern institutions. The study of classical antiquity and its subsequent traditions helps students make informed observations about the present and the future.

Classics at Memorial

Courses in the Department of Classics encompass a broad range of topics related to ancient Greece and Rome, from history and archaeology to literature, philosophy, and the arts. Our course offerings are especially strong in the areas of ancient technology, ancient medicine, ancient historiography, Greek and Roman literature, and classical reception studies. Recent projects include a language-teaching consortium with the Department of Classics at Dalhousie University and an ongoing collaboration with classicists at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

A classics degree prepares you for a multitude of career options including:

• museum worker
• conservator/restorer
• librarian
• architect
• textual editor

Note: some of these careers may call for supplementary education or preparation in the form of graduate studies, experiential learning or professional courses and exams.

1. Choose a program and a campus

Memorial University offers a wide variety of programs. With over 300 program options and multiple campuses to choose from, your choices are wide open. Check out what is offered at the St. John’s Campus, Grenfell Campus, the Marine Institute, the Labrador Campus or online.