Classics

Classics Bachelor of Arts (BA) Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Department of Classics

Size: We offer the second-largest Classics program in Canada.
Recognition: Tradition of internationally distinguished teachers and graduates.
Social: Convivial program with active student society, Res Publica.
Languages: Emphasis on ability to study texts in original Greek and Latin.
Interdisciplinary: Ability to focus on religious studies, Hebrew or Arabic.
Focus: Honours students choose between research streams of literature, history or philosophy.
Platonic studies: With 3 full-time philosophy professors, we are known for our strength in Classical philosophy.

Classics students discover how ancient Roman, Greek, Hebrew and Arabic languages and cultures help form today's Western identity.

Dal Classics majors have a long tradition of becoming great lawmakers. Read about alumnus Justice Peter Bryson.