G-CLST-PHD - Classical Studies - PhD

The Department of Classical Studies offers graduate work leading to the PhD in Classical studies.

Work in the department encompasses all aspects of the Greco-Roman world: students in the program are able, through coursework, directed research, and their own teaching, to prepare for careers of teaching and research as broadly trained classical scholars. For regular admission, students should offer at least three years of college study in one of the classical languages and two in the other. Before developing a specialization within the program, students are expected to acquire facility in both Greek and Latin, a broad knowledge of the literatures and of ancient history and archaeology, and command of research methods. Reading knowledge of French and German is required for the PhD.

The resources of the department include important collections of Greek and Latin manuscripts and papyri, and a study collection of Greek and Roman art.

For additional information and further details on graduate courses offered, visit classicalstudies.duke.edu.