Do you want to imagine a better world, and make a difference? Classics is for you!

Classics is a student-centered program that encourages holistic exploration of the Greek and Roman world - mythology and religion, languages and literatures, art and archaeology, history, philosophical traditions, and social and legal forms - from the age of Homeric heroes, to the emergence of democracy in ancient Greece, the rise and fall of the Roman empire, and early Christianity. 

Experience the Classics Edge! Join us in lively discussion of these fascinating ancient cultures, and build important life-long skills that equip you to make our world a better place.

“Classics students have the tools to see our world as it really is because they have encountered and imaginatively experienced another that is so like, and so very unlike, our own.”
CHARLOTTE HIGGINS // AUTHOR AND JOURNALIST

Benefits of Classics Today:  Why Study Classics at Grand Valley?

• Classics students are part of an interactive, face-to-face community with a personalized approach to instruction and advising. Small student cohorts work closely with faculty who get to know students as individuals, not just as faces in a crowd.
• Students have opportunities to pursue independent research projects with faculty, working directly with ancient texts and participating in archaeological work.
• The study of languages and cultures enables students to communicate effectively, and with empathy, in any new situation. The study of ancient Greek and Latin has a direct impact on development of strong reading and writing skills.
• The Classics Department actively promotes connections between alumni, current students, and faculty, so that students can build strong networks within and outside the university and be prepared for life after graduation.
• Classics students become leaders who can look beyond their own cultural and historical assumptions to solve real-world problems, informed by long-term perspectives and a concern for the future.