Classics
Ancient Greece and Rome come to life.
The study of Greco-Roman antiquity at Lewis & Clark is interdisciplinary. An exciting aspect of our classics program is that students are not confined to a single academic discipline, and can choose courses on a wide variety of subjects, including art, history, literature, philosophy, politics, and religion. Although the cultures we study in classics flourished long ago, our courses bring ancient Greece and Rome to life. The core classics faculty has won several teaching awards, both national and regional. Our program is one of the few in the country that includes two Society for Classical Studies Excellence in Teaching award winners. All classics degrees include Classical Latin or ancient Greek, so students may study significant works from antiquity in their original language.
Ashleen Smith BA ’23More about AshleenAssociate Professor Gordon Kelly in the classics department and Professor Rishona Zimring in English are my mentors. Gordon has really nurtured my interest in the classics and has helped me personalize my major in a way that reflects my passions. Rishona has been wonderful in helping me develop a focus within my major and in supporting me in developing my research and writing skills.
Juliana Prendergast BA ’20More about JulianaThroughout the last four years, my classes, professors, and experiences in the ENVS program have helped me learn how to address multiple sides of environmental issues and understand multiple viewpoints.
