Contact us:

Southwestern University
PO Box 770
Georgetown, TX 78627

Chair:
Halford Haskell, PhD
Professor & Chair
haskell@southwestern.edu
512-863-1554
MBH 223

Welcome to the Classics Program
at Southwestern.

From the very earliest periods (prehistory) to the dissolution of the Roman Empire, a core selection of seminal works have established themselves as timeless examples of genius, and as cultural and societal touchstones. 

Classicists study these works and the world in which they were created to gain an appreciation for the ancient societies that continue to illuminate our own. The Southwestern Classics curriculum brings students through Graeco-Asiatic and Roman antiquity, closely examining the literature and language, anthropology, art history, religion, philosophy, and history of this formidable time.

Courses in Classics include language and literature classes in Greek, Latin, and Classics in translation. Students can major in Classics (which includes the study of Greek, Latin, and Classics in translation), Greek, and Latin, and can minor in Greek and Latin.

Beyond the campus, Classics students are strongly encouraged to study abroad. Students have the opportunity to pursue overseas experience in such culturally and historically rich locations as Italy (Rome or Catania) and Greece (Athens).

Our participation in Sunoikisis connects students to resources (text, iconography, epigraphy, pottery, etc), faculty, and students at institutions across the US, allowing them to learn in a far richer way than is possible on any single campus alone.

The Classics Program’s broad range of experiences prepares students for a variety of careers. While some of our students go on to further study in Classics, professional schools and business schools recognize that Classics is a rigorous major, which provides a serious intellectual foundation for work in any field.

We would be delighted to hear from you.