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Explore Ancient Mediterranean language and culture

Program Curriculum

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Courses of Study Bulletin

Candidates for a baccalaureate degree must fulfill the requirements for a major as listed in the courses of study bulletin. The courses of study bulletin is the official source of information regarding degree requirements, academic policies, and academic majors and minors at Trinity University.

Pathways Curriculum

Students must complete the Pathways Curriculum in order to receive a baccalaureate degree. The Pathways Curriculum has six curricular requirements, and three optional elements that provide the foundation in the liberal arts and sciences for all the bachelor’s degrees awarded by Trinity University. Through these requirements, students acquire the necessary skills and disciplinary perspectives to navigate complex questions at Trinity and in their post-graduate lives.

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Honor Thesis

Students have frequently called the experience of writing an honors thesis, and the 1:1 faculty mentorship that accompanies it, one of the best experiences of their collegiate career.

 

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Technology and the Classical World

Learn about the amazing technological achievements of the Greeks and Romans.
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Classical Traditions in Science Fiction

See how a very modern genre has been inspired by antiquity.

 

 

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Pirates, Merchants and Marines

Learn about the relationship between ancient civilizations and the Mediterranean sea.

 

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Daily Life in Ancient Greece and Rome

These two courses reveal how life was lived in ancient Rome and Athens.

 

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Language

Although not required, all language study in Ancient Greek and Latin may count towards the Ancient Mediterranean Studies major.

 

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For more information and a description of each class please visit the COSB website.

Faculty

Epic research, mentorship, and hands-on learning

Students enjoy personal interaction with faculty in all classical studies courses, especially the upper-division seminars and language classes. Classics faculty are known for close mentorship, fostered through small class sizes, undergraduate research, and field trips.

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Erwin Cook, Ph.D.
Murchison Distinguished Professor
Melanie Godsey, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Thomas E. Jenkins
Thomas E. Jenkins, Ph.D.
Professor
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Becky Kahane, J.D., Ph.D.
Visiting Assistant Professor
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Lawrence Kim, Ph.D.
Professor
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Tim O'Sullivan, Ph.D.
Professor
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Nicolle Hirschfeld, Ph.D.
Department Chair
Professor

Student Opportunities

A mosaic of opportunities

 

Scholarships
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Several organizations offer various grants, fellowships, scholarships, or awards to students.

Honors Programs
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Trinity offers an honors program in classics.

Research Opportunities
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Student majors have presented papers at undergraduate research symposia across the country.

Study Abroad
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Many students study abroad, especially in Italy and Greece.

Service-Learning
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Students can explore the strong classical collection and even intern at San Antonio local museums that focus on conservation and original research.

Spaces and Facilities
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Our Classics seminar room has a library of reference materials and is open to students during the day.

Student Organizations
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The Classical Studies department has student-led groups and the national honorary collegiate society for Latin and Greek students. 

Student Awards and Recognition
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Each year, the classical studies department honors the achievements of some of its excellent students during Trinity’s Honor Awards ceremony.

Lecture Series and Annual Events
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Throughout the academic year, the department sponsors and hosts play readings, colloquia, visiting lecturers, movies, and more.

When You Graduate

The heroic quest continues

The future is bright for ancient Mediterranean studies alumni—they leave Trinity equipped with the ability to think incisively about written documents and material records, synthesize evidence across disciplines, and express themselves effectively both orally and in writing.

Careers 

Many classics majors go on to pursue graduate degrees in classics, archaeology, history, philosophy, and other related fields or in the professional fields, such as law, medicine, public health, museum studies, and library science. Some majors now teach Latin at the secondary level, while others have pursued careers in business as consultants or professional writers.

Graduate Schools or Programs:

  • Princeton University
  • Rutgers University
  • University of California, Berkeley
  • UCLA
  • UNC - Chapel Hill
  • University of Chicago

Career Areas:

  • Archaeology
  • Business
  • Drama
  • Education
  • Law
  • Medicine
  • Museum work
  • Politics
  • Publishing
  • Science

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