Hanover Classical Studies Department
Why Study The Classics?
Deciding upon a major can be an intimidating task, and you may be wondering if classical studies would be a good fit for you. If any of the following is true for you, then the classical studies department at Hanover College may be just what you have been searching for.
You enjoy:
• Learning about ancient civilizations
• Connecting the past and the present
• Ancient history, philosophy and art
• Foreign languages
• Religion
• Ancient literature and mythology
You want to:
• Be an archivist, archaeologist, journalist, historian, diplomat, or politician
• Build your cultural awareness
• Conduct research
• Go to law school
• Develop your evaluation skills
• Travel/work abroad
What Hanover Classical Studies Offers
Although the classical studies curriculum focuses on ancient cultures, such as those of Greece and Rome, the subject remains vital and relevant today. Questions about society, government, and culture that plagued the great minds of Plato and Socrates are still present today in modern society. In studying the various segments that combine to make up classical studies, the Department of Classical Studies at Hanover College attempts to address and find answers to these questions through research, discussion, and analytical thinking.
As a student of the classics, your studies will be rooted in language, but will also extend to topics including history, religion, mythology, philosophy, literature, art, philosophy, and archaeology. You will take two or more courses in either Latin or Greek at the 300 level. Because the program is interdisciplinary, you are able to choose your own areas of focus, based on their interests and strengths. Available classes include:
• Medieval Philosophy
• Ancient Epic
• Ancient Drama
• Mythology
• Greek and Roman History
• Socratic Literature
• Class, Status and Gender in Ancient Athens
• Greek Archaeology
• Classical Athenian Culture
The culmination of your studies will be a senior independent project, completed with the supervision and guidance of a faculty member. During this time, you will have the freedom to research, explore, and work on a project of your choice.
Although courses and projects will challenge you to excel to your fullest potential, you will receive continual support from our dedicated faculty. A small student-to-faculty ratio ensures lively classroom discussion and close, personal attention for all students.
Highlights
Diverse Faculty
The breadth, depth, and accessibility of Hanover College's classical studies faculty is unique for an institution of its size. The highly specialized and dedicated expert staff includes experts in Latin literature, Greek languages, mythology, and theology and early Christianity.
Ability to Choose Your Own Path
The interdepartmental nature of the classical studies program allows students to choose their own paths, depending on their own interests, skills and career plans. Each student is required to learn a language, but can select a focus from a variety of areas including classical literature, ancient history, ancient philosophy, the history of early Christianity, or even combinations of these and other subjects.
Wide Career Choices
A degree is classical studies serves as a solid base for a variety of careers in areas such as politics, the arts, communication and social sciences. Graduates develop vital skills in research, written and oral communication, analytics, and also learn to think logically and methodically. Regardless of student's future careers plans, a classical studies degree will arm graduates with skills valued by an employer.
Opportunities for Research
During their time at Hanover, students are able to delve into independent research projects, giving them the freedom to address topics of importance and interest to them while receiving continual support from a faculty member.
Recent research projects have included:
Graduate school placements have included:
• Vanderbilt University
• Tufts University
• Indiana University School of Education
• Indiana University School of Library & Information Science
• University of Toledo