Welcome to the Department of Greek and Latin!
interested in classics, patristics, and the relationship of the classical era to the Christian tradition, and we teach both language and non-language courses on the Greco-Roman world.- Learn more about our faculty.
- Read about career possibilities in the field.
- Check on language placement requirements.
- Make plans to study abroad.
- I might study classics . . . but where do I start?
- Contact the department.
BA Programs

A bachelor's degree in any area of classics will open your mind, polish your skills, and challenge your assumptions. Studying at CUA and perhaps abroad as well, you will join one of the oldest and most prestigious disciplines in academia--and be amazed at how relevant the ancient world is to the modern one.
- BA in Classics: learn both Greek and Latin.
- BA in Classical Humanities: choose from Greek or Latin.
- BA in Classical Civilization: no ancient language required.
- Can I double-major in one of these areas with something else?
- Can I combine one of these degrees with the Honors Program?
- What can I do with one of these degrees after graduation?
MA Programs
An MA opens a world of possibilities: museum work, secondary-level teaching, research and archiving, librarianship, publishing, or the path towards a university career, just to name a few. Immerse yourself in the literature and culture of ancient Greece and Rome--and see where it takes you.
PhD Program
The PhD in Greek and Latin at CUA builds on the classical MA program by focusing on late antiquity, patristics, or the Middle Ages. Courses are offered every semester on the literature of these eras, and an individualized exam process prepares students to write dissertations that break new ground.
- PhD in Greek and Latin
- What qualifications are needed to apply for a PhD program?
- What makes CUA's PhD in Greek and Latin distinctive?
- What other special opportunities are there for me at CUA?
- What funding is available for PhD students in this department?
- How does a new PhD find a position at a university?
Certificate Programs
Anyone who has completed a bachelor's degree in any field can apply for the certificate programs: no prior Greek or Latin is required. Certificates are graduate-level qualifications that show advanced competency in one or both classical languages. Always dreamed about trying classics? Now is your chance!
Minors
A minor can make your degree even more prestigious and valuable.- Minor in Greek: a great addition to a Philosophy degree.
- Minor in Latin: the language of law and of the Church.
- Minor in Classical Civilization: no languages required.
- What good are minors?
- How can I get started on a minor?
- I am already minoring in something else. Can I add another minor?
quick links
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Current Announcements
- Are you a CUA graduate student? If so, have you considered completing a Certificate in Greek, in Latin, or in Greek and Latin as part of your graduate program? Please contact Prof. Frank Mantello to discuss your options.
- Summer Latin paleography at CUA! In summer 2013, the Center for Medieval and Byzantine Studies and the Department of Greek and Latin will offer LAT 534: Latin Paleography, a 3-credit-hour course open to graduate students, advanced undergraduates, and others with sufficient background in Latin from both inside and outside the university. View details, or print a pdf flyer.
- Congratulations to Sr. Maria Kiely, O.S.B., who recently completed her PhD with the defense of her dissertation, Ambrose the Pastor and the Image of the 'Bride': Exegesis, Philosophy, and the Song of Songs.
- Interested in our certificate programs? Learn about applying, or print a pdf flyer that summarizes the opportunities we offer! Remember, there is a 50% tuition discount for students who are only pursuing certificates.
- New video from the CUA Rome Program! Follow the adventure here.
- During his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI established a Pontifical Academy for Latin. Read more about this endeavor, or explore the Church's deep relationship with the languages and literatures of Greece and Rome.

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