Penn State’s BA in Classical Studies investigates the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome through literature, philosophy, art, archaeology, and ancient languages (Latin and Ancient Greek). Students examine the foundational texts and ideas that shaped Western culture while gaining critical skills in analysis, writing, and historical interpretation. The program connects the past to modern debates in law, democracy, ethics, and aesthetics. Graduates often pursue careers in education, law, cultural institutions, or graduate studies in the humanities.
Translating and annotating passages from Homer’s *Odyssey*
Comparing Stoic and Epicurean philosophies on happiness
Analyzing Roman imperial propaganda in coinage
Designing a digital map of ancient Greek city-states
Writing a thesis on tragedy and fate in Sophocles' works
Reconstructing ancient Roman festivals through historical texts
Exploring gender roles in classical mythology
Building a database of Latin idioms with English equivalents
Studying the influence of Aristotle on early Islamic thought
Creating a virtual tour of ancient Roman architecture
Researching classical influences in Renaissance art
Analyzing political satire in Aristophanes’ comedies
Comparing Athenian and Roman political institutions
Studying ancient medical texts and their modern echoes
Writing creative adaptations of classical myths for young audiences
Analyzing epic narrative structure in Virgil’s *Aeneid*
Tracing the legacy of Roman law in European legal systems
Exploring classical references in modern political discourse
Studying religious syncretism in Greco-Roman antiquity
Creating an illustrated lexicon of classical deities
Unlock the timeless wisdom of the Greeks and Romans to understand the roots of today’s institutions and ideas.
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