The Department of Classics at Brown University

The Department of Classics at Brown University The Department of Classics at Brown University offers instruction in Greek, Latin, Sanskrit, and Mod

Like the discipline itself, which lies at the foundation of the humanities, Brown University’s Department of Classics has a long and distinguished history, stretching from the founding of the University to Brown’s latest initiatives for academic enrichment. Our undergraduate and graduate programs are among the top in the country, and Classics faculty teach courses at all levels in the languages, l

iteratures, and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, ranging from the beginning through the medieval and Byzantine periods, as well as in Sanskrit and Modern Greek.

Happening now!
05/06/2026

Happening now!

Seats still available for this summer course offering in Classics: This course is an introduction to Ancient Greek mytho...
05/01/2026

Seats still available for this summer course offering in Classics: This course is an introduction to Ancient Greek mythological traditions, as well as to the concept of ‘myth’ and its relevance and resonance today. Topics include the Olympian gods; ‘culture heroes’ (e.g. Heracles), Homer and the Trojan Cycle of myths; mythical traditions about the families of Oedipus and Agamemnon; etc. We will be reading ancient hymns, epics, and tragic dramas and other primary source material. Throughout the course, we will be considering questions of identity, migration, belonging, belief, and adaption. We will investigate myth’s relationship with literature, visual culture, and religion. We will explore modern adaptations of and engagements with ancient mythology. We will try to come to grips with conceptions of divinity and the imagined relationship—and symbiosis—between gods and mortals.

Join us TODAY for the last AntiquiTea in Macfarlane! Let’s all gather to celebrate the building that has been our home f...
05/01/2026

Join us TODAY for the last AntiquiTea in Macfarlane! Let’s all gather to celebrate the building that has been our home for so long.

Attention all Brown Undergrads!A reminder that the Department of Classics’ language prize exams are being held NEXT WEEK...
04/23/2026

Attention all Brown Undergrads!

A reminder that the Department of Classics’ language prize exams are being held NEXT WEEK!
Financial prizes will be awarded for each exam! Exam dates, times, and eligibility vary, so please read the details carefully.

To REGISTER please follow this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNhL_4O8KIXYfEHnCNfYyKRgvaRJh-9dGfvwtdU20O4uGEDg/viewform

If you have any questions, please email the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Professor Joseph Reed ([email protected]).

We look forward to giving our students the opportunity to be awarded for their dedication to Latin and ancient Greek. Good luck!

It’s that time again! Classics@Brown is looking for creative undergraduate students to design a Classics graphic for 202...
04/10/2026

It’s that time again! Classics@Brown is looking for creative undergraduate students to design a Classics graphic for 2026!

The winning design will be featured on button badges/pins, to be distributed to department members and others in the Brown community.

The winner of this year’s contest will receive a cash prize of $200!

Contestants are asked to submit a high-resolution image that creatively depicts the Brown Classics Department. The submission should be between 5x5 inches (1500x1500 pixels) and 7x7 inches (2100x2100 pixels) and include the contest year (2026) and “Brown Classics” or “Classics@Brown” in some way. Please be sure your design will appropriately fit either a circular or square button. Feel free to collaborate with others and share the prize!


Submissions are due Friday April 20th. Good luck!

The Classics Department is pleased to invite you to a first look at the film Eurydice in the Underworld by Classics Post...
04/02/2026

The Classics Department is pleased to invite you to a first look at the film Eurydice in the Underworld by Classics Postdoctoral Fellow, Felicity Palma. The Screening will take place at the McCormack Family Theater, 70 Brown St. on Saturday, April 11th, from 5:00–6:30pm, followed by a Q&A. The screening is free and open to the public. For more information and to register visit https://events.brown.edu/classics/event/330408-film-screening-eurydice-in-the-underworld-by

Join us TONIGHT!
04/01/2026

Join us TONIGHT!

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