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The Classics PhD program with a Historical Focus provides an interdisciplinary exploration of Greco-Roman civilization through literary texts, archaeological evidence, and historical documents. Participants in this concentration will enroll in graduate-level courses covering classical literature, historical writing, visual arts, and archaeological methods, while also being encouraged to take relevant seminars from related disciplines like History, Religious Studies, Anthropology, Comparative Literature, and Communication Studies. Through personalized mentorship and cross-departmental partnerships, this program fosters scholarly expertise in ancient Mediterranean cultures, cultivates analytical approaches to literary and material evidence, and develops advanced skills in both classical and contemporary historical methodologies.