BA in Classics in Baltimore United States | Johns Hopkins University

The Department of Classics serves as a premier hub for exploring classical studies, ancient Greek and Latin languages, and their modern interpretations. Our adaptable yet demanding curriculum provides students with comprehensive training in Greco-Roman languages and civilizations while supporting diverse scholarly perspectives on antiquity. We employ linguistic, historical, visual, and comparative methodologies to examine ancient cultures. The Classics BA program balances academic rigor with flexibility, ensuring students develop expertise in Greek and Roman studies while pursuing individual research interests. With intimate class sizes, learners benefit from personalized mentorship with faculty. Our undergraduate catalog features Greek and Latin language instruction across all proficiency levels, alongside interdisciplinary courses covering history, religion, art, archaeology, philosophy, legal systems, and mythology of classical civilizations. Majors have opportunities for international study in Italy or Greece and can pursue an accelerated five-year combined bachelor's/master's degree program.