Classical Studies, Department of
Greece and Rome for everyone
The Department of Classical Studies offers students the opportunity to investigate all aspects of ancient Greek and Roman civilization. In addition to teaching the languages of Ancient Greek and Latin, we offer a variety of courses in Classical Civilization, in which all texts are in English; many of them help fulfill requirements of Loyola's Core Curriculum.
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Halloween Event and Open House
Come to the Classical Studies Library and Atrium (Fifth Floor of Crown) between 4pm and 6pm on October 27th to participate in Halloween-themed activities, eat snacks, and learn about our course offerings for Spring 2026!
Dr. Leanna Boychenko receives the 2025 Sujack Award for Teaching Excellence
2025 Spring Callahan Lecture
Join us for the 2025 Spring Callahan Lecture, presented by Dr. Jay Crisostomo (University of Michigan) "The Past, Present, and Future of Ancient Dead Languages, Sumerian, e.g." Wednesday, February 26th, 4:30pm Quinlan Life Sciences Auditorium
Careers in Classics
Be like Dr. Fauci -- enroll in Classical Studies today!
Loyola鈥檚 Stritch School of Medicine welcomed Dr. Anthony Fauci, who discussed the importance of his Jesuit education in Classics: 鈥淪tudying Greek and Latin is more than just translating the Iliad and the Odyssey,鈥� he says. 鈥淚t鈥檚 getting to know people centuries ago and putting into perspective what mankind is capable of doing; what mankind is capable of enduring.鈥�
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Academics
Post-Baccalaureate in Classical Studies
Continue your study of Latin and Greek -- or begin it for the first time. New scholarships available for 2025-2026!!
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Language Placement
Language Placement
One year of Latin or Ancient Greek fulfills your College of Arts & Sciences language requirement, and if you already took one of those languages in high school, we can work together so you start at the right level for you here at Loyola.