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The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Greek and Latin program at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ is designed to study the transmission and reception of Greek and Roman languages, literatures, and ideas from classical antiquity through the early Christian era and late antiquity, and down through the Middle Ages.

Degrees

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Greek and Latin requires 24 hours beyond the MA, and the MA is 30 hours.

  • Language placement exams
    • Taken upon entry into the program; used for placement purposes only
  • M.A. degree (30 cr / 10 courses total
    • The M.A. program in Greek and Latin (30 cr) or an approved M.A. from another institution
  • Courses (24 cr / 8 courses total)
    • CLAS 572, Mediterranean World of Late Antiquity (3 cr)
    • 3 approved courses in Greek texts (9 cr total)
    • 3 approved courses in Latin texts (9 cr total)
    • 1 other approved course (3 cr total)
  • Examinations
    • Modern language examination in French or German ( + any other relevant languages)
    • Doctoral comprehensive examinations (3 parts)
  • Dissertation
    • Dissertation proposal (presented at departmental colloquium)
    • Doctoral dissertation

$1,250 / credit hour

More information about this degree is available on the or by request from our Admissions team.