Providence,
RI,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Brown University's Ancient History Ph.D. program, a collaborative initiative between the Classics and History departments, prepares scholars in classical Greek, Roman, and late antiquity studies. This interdisciplinary program allows students to tailor their coursework to support their specific research objectives while encouraging exploration across related historical fields. The curriculum emphasizes the intellectual rewards of cross-disciplinary engagement, comparative historical analysis, and developing comprehensive perspectives. Graduates gain qualifications that make them competitive candidates for positions in both history and classics departments, expanding their academic career opportunities.