Read history in its own voice
The Classical Languages emphasis within the Classics major develops students’ proficiency in Greek and/or Latin alongside a deep engagement with ancient history, literature, and culture. Students are equipped for graduate study, biblical scholarship, theological work, and careers that require advanced language and analytical skills.
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The Classical Languages track develops real proficiency in Greek and Latin — giving you the linguistic tools to engage the ancient world's greatest texts on their own terms. It's a demanding path that opens doors in scholarship, ministry, and every field that values precise, rigorous thinking.
Learning the Languages that Shaped the World
At 鶹Ƶ, learning classical languages is more than mastering grammar — it’s gaining direct access to the texts, ideas, and voices that shaped Western civilization and the Christian faith. Faculty guide you through these ancient languages with both scholarly rigor and a sense of wonder at what they unlock.
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