Greek

As studied in the context of the Classics, Philosophy, and Religious Studies programs at Lewis & Clark, Ancient Greek is the ancient language of the great texts of antiquity from Homer, Aeschylus, Euripides and Thucydides to the New Testament to the works of Byzantine Greek authors. Its temporal range is from the eighth century BCE to the fifteenth century CE. Thus learning Ancient Greek provides students access in the primary language to many of the most treasured texts in human history.

  • My high school was very large so I wanted to try smaller classes where there is more focus on students’ needs and understanding.

    Joelle Hakoum BA ’20
    Homs, Syria
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  • I love being a biochemistry and molecular biology major because I get to learn how the world works. It’s challenging, but I know that when I come into class, there’s a possibility for me to learn something that completely rearranges my worldview.

    Katie Ingersoll BA ’25
    Bothell, Washington
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  • Think counterintuitively and always question whether one is using the right metrics that are genuinely appropriate for assessing any given situation.

    Hongda Jiang BA ’08More about Hongda