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Departmental Lectures 2020-2021
Dalhousie Classics Alumni Summer Seminar 2021
PYTHIAN GAMES 2020
About the Department of Classics
The Department of Classics offers a variety of classes in Greek and Roman literature, ancient and Medieval philosophy, ancient and Christian religion, and general classical culture. The Department also administers the Religious Studies and Arabic Studies programs.
Check out Dr. Eli Diamond's interview about studying in our Department: https://www.dal.ca/faculty/arts/current-students/first-year-experience/video-interviews---introducing-fass-departments-and-programs.html
Classics Newsletter
- Newsletter - Fall 2019 [PDF]
- Newsletter - Spring 2019 [PDF]
- Our Illustrious Fall Newsletter! 2018
- Ushering in a New Year - Summer 2018 [PDF]
- Blazing Success - Spring 2018 [PDF]
- Ongoing Strength: Third Blast of the Trumpet - September 2017
[PDF] - Gold and Silver and Bronze: Second Blast of the Trumpet - May 2017 [PDF]
- First Blast of the Trumpet - April 2017 [PDF]
- Spring is Coming - Spring 2017 [PDF]
- Wisdom Belongs to God - Winter 2017 [PDF]
- Coin Collection - Winter 2017 [PDF]
Get academic advising
Be confident throughout your academic career. Meet with Dr. Leona MacLeod, the departmental Undergraduate and Honours Advisor, and choose the classes that are right for you.
Interested in registering for a class? Get the latest information about our courses for the 2020/21 academic year, including class schedules, and learn more from our course descriptions. There are some exciting new options! Don't forget to check out classes in Religious Studies and Arabic Studies, too.
Minors
NEW! We now offer 8 minor degrees. Learn how to add one of these minors to your degree:
Dionysius and Pseudo-Dionysius
The Basilica Cathedral dedicated to St Denis, Paris, France. Photo by Allie Caulfield.
Our department is home to two journals: Dionysius, which boasts a strong international profile, and Pseudo-Dionysius, run by undergraduate and graduate students at Dalhousie and the University of King's College.