Overview

Denison University students learn about the languages and civilizations of the multiethnic Greco-Roman world, from the Bronze Age of Greece to the peak of the Roman empire. Courses in ancient Greek and Latin, or Classical Studies courses focusing on history, culture, literature, and the arts invite students to engage in a critical examination of how the ancient Greeks and Romans have shaped our modern world through formal education, cultural, political and scientific discourses, and popular culture.

Department Goals and Learning Objectives

The major and minor in Classical Studies focuses on the histories and cultures of Greco-Roman antiquity within their context in the ancient Mediterranean. Courses cover the ancient languages, histories, rhetoric, law and politics, literary and performance arts, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, and modern receptions of antiquity. They encourage creativity, civic and social awareness, critical and analytical inquiry, ethical reasoning, and embracing global perspectives.

Classical studies majors and Classical Studies, Greek and Latin minors should learn both content knowledge of the ancient Mediterranean, the Greek and Latin languages, and various modes and methods of inquiry and analysis used to study them. Students engaged in the academic study of Classical Studies, Greek, and Latin will:

Learn to write clearly and convincingly
Develop strong oral communications skills
Learn different approaches to engaging human diversity in global contexts
Develop intermediate ability in reading either ancient Greek or Latin
Learn to interpret texts and other artifacts in their historical and other contexts
Develop interdisciplinary approaches and methods for engaging diverse types of sources including literary, visual, and physical evidence
Develop ethical and moral reasoning through the study of complex societies
Develop civic awareness through the study of ancient governments and societies that have served as a reference for many modern civic institutions
Understand how ancient Greek and Roman societies have influenced and continue to influence the modern world

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classical Culture
Ancient Greece
Pain, Healing, and the Body in Early Christianity and Contemporary Worlds
Ancient Greek Literature and Society
Classical Mythology
Gender and Sexuality in Antiquity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Granville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Coalition Application. A personal essay is included in this application
English Proficiency Demonstration. All international applicants must demonstrate adequate English proficiency to qualify for admission.Considerations include, but are not limited to, the following: English as the primary language of school instruction; English as the first/native language; TOEFL iBT or TOEFL Essentials; IELTS; Duolingo English Test (DET)+; SAT Reading; ACT English Language Arts; and an admission interview
Denison University Certification of Finances
Counselor Recommendation & School Report
High School Transcript. Your counselor must send us a copy of your official transcript. We will use this to recalculate your GPA and evaluate your academic performance and course selection.
At least one teacher of a core course must submit a teacher evaluation form for you.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

74000 USD / year

≈ 74000 USD / year
Out-of-State

74000 USD / year

≈ 74000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

74000 USD / year

≈ 74000 USD / year

Living costs

Granville

United States

1312 - 2165 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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