Search

Department of Classics

WHAT WE DO

Study all aspects of the ancient Mediterranean world, including ancient languages, literatures, history, art, and archaeology.

  1. Home
  2. Departmental Directory
  3. Liberal Arts
  4. Department of Classics

Studying Classics

Classics majors gain a complex view of the ancient Mediterranean world and explore their own world as they do so. They address questions of human and historical significance through the works of the Greeks and Romans; understand the modern cultural world by recognizing its roots in the past; know their own language better by learning Greek or Latin; explore the world through study abroad; and strengthen their ability to read, communicate, observe, and think analytically.

Learn more about Classics from our faculty and students.

 

Learn more

Want specifics about the major and minor in Classics?

Meet the Classics Faculty

Our faculty are world-renowned scholars in the field of exploring cultures and addressing questions of enormous humanistic and historical significance.
;
Molly Pasco-Pranger

Molly Pasco-Pranger

  • Chair and Professor of Classics
;
Brad Cook

Brad Cook

  • Professor of Classics
;
Jackie Dibiasie-Sammons

Jackie Dibiasie-Sammons

  • Associate Professor of Classics and Senior Fellow, North Residential College
;
Jonathan Fenno

Jonathan Fenno

  • Associate Professor of Classics
;
Kerri J. Hame

Kerri J. Hame

  • Instructional Assistant Professor of Classics
;
John Lobur

John Lobur

  • Professor of Classics
;
Aileen Ajootian

Aileen Ajootian

  • Professor of Classics & Art
;
Elizabeth Baxter

Elizabeth Baxter

  • Instructional Assistant Professor of Classics

Majoring in Classics Prepares Our Students for Their Future Careers

After graduation recent classics graduates have:

  • studied classics, anthropology, museum studies, history, and more at the top universities in the US and abroad.
  • taught classics, Latin and Greek, humanities, and science in middle schools, high schools, and higher education.
  • curated exhibits at museums and archaeological sites.
  • attended law school, medical school, and dental school.
  • worked for businesses and non-profits.
  • entered public service at the state, national, and international levels.

Careers & Alumni

 

Make an Impact!

Help Classics thrive. Future students will benefit from your generosity.

Study Classics

Study ancient Greek and Roman literature, history, philosophy, and culture, and gain deep insights into the foundations of Western civilization and thought.

UG

Bachelor of Arts in Classics

Gain historical and cultural awareness in a multicultural world.

  • Oxford

Meet our Ambassadors

Learn about Classics and UM from the student perspective.

Maggie Wallace

Maggie Wallace

What do you hope to do after you graduate?

See Maggie’s Answer
Miles Thompson

Miles Thompson

What would you like to tell a high school student about your major?

See Miles’s Answer
Sydney Lynch

Sydney Lynch

Why is your department a special place?

See Sydney’s Answer

Help Support Classics

Professor and student at a podium. Sign in front of podium reads: A Taste of ClassicsThe Department of Classics strives to give our students an excellent education in all facets of ancient Mediterranean studies. In addition to our regular courses, we:

  • Take field trips
  • Invite several speakers to campus each year
  • Support students in study abroad and conference travel
  • Provide students networking opportunities and preparation for graduate or professional school

If you’d like to support the department in its work, please consider a tax deductible donation through the University of Mississippi Foundation. 

Give Now!