Washington, D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Greek and Latin in Washington D.C., DC United States | The Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America
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Washington D.C., DC United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
52,190
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Ph.D. program in Greek and Latin at Catholic University studies the transmission and reception of Greek and Roman languages, literatures, and ideas from classical antiquity through the early Christian era and late antiquity, and down into the Middle Ages.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Greek and Latin requires 24 hours beyond the MA, and the MA is 30 hours.
- Language placement exams
- Taken upon entry into the program; used for placement purposes only
- M.A. degree (30 cr / 10 courses total)
- The M.A. program in Greek and Latin (30 cr) or an approved M.A. from another institution
- Courses (24 cr / 8 courses total)
- CLAS 572, Mediterranean World of Late Antiquity (3 cr)
- 3 approved courses in Greek texts (9 cr total)
- 3 approved courses in Latin texts (9 cr total)
- 1 other approved course (3 cr total)
- Examinations
- Modern language examination in French or German ( + any other relevant languages)
- Doctoral comprehensive examinations (3 parts)
- Dissertation
- Dissertation proposal (presented at departmental colloquium)
- Doctoral dissertation
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum Required Documents for PhD
- A completed Catholic University online application along with the $60 application fee.
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (Unofficial transcripts can be used for the admissions review.)
- Three letters of recommendation
- A statement of purpose
- Results of the Graduate Record Examination are required. The Catholic University of America accepts applications on a rolling basis.
Tuition
USD
52,190