Classical Studies at Wesleyan

Classical Studies offers a multidisciplinary approach to the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome and the broader Mediterranean world, studying these both in their original context and as avenues for modern inquiry. Students make use of diverse theoretical approaches, spanning the sciences, social sciences and humanities, and apply them in rigorous coursework and research delving into politics, media, history, identity, religion, literature, material culture and the environment. Classical Studies connects us to a shared past which expands our notions of the present, offering new perspectives with which we can think about and address modern challenges.