UGA Classics explores the ancient Mediterranean from Troy to Augustine, on campus and abroad. Our faculty research and teach Classical Greek and Latin language and literature, alongside the history and archaeology of Greece and Rome's multicultural environment, including Egypt, the Near East, Anatolia, and India. Classics considers not only ancient contexts, but also how the past and present inform one another. This involves studying the reception of Classical Antiquity in literature and art, as well as comparisons between ancient and modern issues such as climate change, globalization and isolationism, and the displacement of people and ideas. Pursuing an A.B., Minor, or M.A. degree in Classics promotes the development of sharp analytical and critical thinking skills, including ethical systems, along with a comprehensive understanding of language and an appreciation for art and cultural heritage. Research and writing skills are paramount, but students also develop skills in novel and emergent technologies that include AI literacy and Data Analytics. With more than one hundred fifty majors, minors, and graduate students, UGA has one of the most successful Classics programs in North America. Our students testify that their degrees prepare them for what comes next.
