What is an ancient Greek and Roman studies minor?

Ancient Greek and Roman studies refers to those disciplines which study the culture, civilization and heritage of Greece and Rome from the Bronze Age (3000-1000 B.C.) to the fifth century A.D., and those parts of the Mediterranean basin, Europe, Africa and Asia where these ancient civilizations either originated or spread. Study in this area includes disciplines that critically engage ideas and themes that originated in the classical world and profoundly influenced later thinkers and institutions.

Why pursue ancient Greek and Roman studies at Furman?

As a private liberal arts and sciences university, Furman provides an exceptional environment for multidisciplinary studies, allowing students to find connections between multiple areas of interest. The ancient Greek and Roman studies minor includes course options from several different academic disciplines. Small class sizes give students increased access to professors who are among the best in their fields. Our focus on engaged learning leverages Furman’s strong undergraduate research, internship and study away opportunities. Plan a visit to our beautiful campus or request information to learn more.

How will you learn?

A minor in ancient Greek and Roman studies focuses on the ancient Mediterranean world – literature, business, art, science, history, medicine, rhetoric, economics, politics, law and more. As an elective complement to a major course of study, it helps students address humanity’s important questions through the lens of the ancient world.

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What our students say

“The ancient Greek and roman studies minor has provided the perfect confluence of my interests in ancient languages, classical philosophy and early Christian history. Through my classes in the minor I have been able to make the fullest use of my liberal arts education by studying the integral connection between language and thought, between ideas and history.”
– Abigail Smith ’22

Our faculty

Chiara Palladino

Assistant Professor, Classics
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