Classics

Welcome to the Department of Classics

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Classics is the study of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations in all their aspects. The origins of democracy - the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, and extraordinary achievements in art, literature and philosophy - took place during this time, and are highlighted by the legacies of great poets and philosophers like Plato, Sophocles, Virgil and Cicero. If you have a desire to understand our modern world, studying Classics is an ideal way to begin.

The University of Winnipeg Classics Department is committed to bringing the ancient world to life to illuminate our modern world. The courses offered are designed to provide a broader and deeper understanding of human beings, both as individuals and as members of their society. Courses in Classics in themselves constitute a liberal education but may also be taken to supplement one or another of a wide range of disciplines. As almost all fields of study were initiated in the Graeco-Roman world, acquaintance with the pioneer efforts of the Greeks and Romans is of real value to anyone wishing to acquire competence in any one of a variety of modern academic programs.

While courses in Classics are not vocationally oriented in the strict sense, they can aid in the attainment of competence in those disciplines or professions that are vocationally oriented. For those planning to enter certain professions, such as law, teaching, medicine, or theology, a knowledge of the classical world can be particularly useful. The Department offers an excellent program for those planning to go on to graduate level studies. (In fact, two department members graduated from our Honours program!)