Classics Program

Uncover the hidden past.

Exploring the languages, literatures, and cultures of the Ancient Mediterranean, you’ll have opportunities to discover new ways to use the past to make sense of your world.

Ancient Roman structure

Discover something new in the ancient world.

Exploring ancient myths, world shaping historical events, and the nitty gritty of daily life in the Ancient Mediterranean creates opportunities to delve into the complexity of human experiences. It will help you to consider alternative possibilities to many factors of life that we take for granted in the modern world, and thus encourage you to think about ways you can challenge assumptions about your own world. 

As a Classics major, you’ll dive deep into the rich traditions of not only the Greeks and Romans but other Mediterranean cultures through active classrooms that seek to bring the past to life. Whether studying Latin or Greek on Butler’s campus, navigating the twisting streets of Pompeii, or doing hands-on work in the Ancient Mediterranean Cultures and Archaeology Lab, you’ll enrich your mind and imagination, sharpen thinking and communication skills, and hone your ability to respond critically and thoughtfully to the varying challenges of the modern world. 

As a result of one on one advising and unique research opportunities, you will be prepared to pursue any of a number of fields of work. Our alumni hold careers in K-12 education, law, entertainment, museums, ministry, archaeology, and as professional historians. Many science students pursue a Classics degree to complement their learning in the pursuit of bio-medical careers.

Take your learning outside the classroom.