Loyola University Chicago

Department of Classical Studies

Post Bac

Post-Baccalaureate in Classical Studies

Continue your study of Latin and Greek -- or begin it for the first time. New scholarships available for 2023-2024!!

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Language Placement

Yes, you CAN take Latin for your language requirement!!

One year of Latin or Ancient Greek fulfills your College of Arts & Sciences language requirement, and if you already took one of those languages in high school, we can work together so you start at the right level for you here at Loyola.

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150th Anniversary

The Raymond V. Schoder, SJ, Slide Collection

The Loyola University Archives maintains the papers and image collection of Raymond Schoder, SJ, who served as professor of Greek and Latin at Loyola-Chicago from 1960-1981.

In Memoriam

Dr. Ed Menes

The Department of Classical Studies mourns the loss of our colleague, Emeritus Professor Dr. Ed Menes. We held a celebration of his life at Loyola-Chicago on May 4, 2019.

News
  • Pre-election event: "Conversations in Democracy" Hosted by the Classical Studies Department Wednesday, October 23rd, 5pm Crown Lobby Food and drinks will be served

    Come hear experts give lightning talks and answer questions about ancient and modern democratic practices!
  • Join us for the first Coffee and Cookies event of the school year! Monday, September 9th at 4pm in the departmental library

    All are welcome!
  • 2024 Award Winners

    Help us in congratulating our 2024 Key, Certificate, Contest, and Scholarship Award Winners!
  • Come take a pizza break with CLST alum and Tock founder Brian Fitzpatrick!

    Are people always asking you "What are you going to do with a Classics degree?" On Tuesday, April 30th, at 5pm in the Classics library, join us for an informal conversation and pizza/drinks as a finals study break, to find out how one of our alums has used his Classics degree in creative and exciting ways!
  • Joins us for the annual Callahan lecture presented by the Classical Studies Department at Loyola University Chicago!

    On April 10th at 4pm in Life Sciences Building, AUD 142, Professor Patrice Rankine of the University of Chicago will give a lecture entitled, "Does History Have a Mood? Herodotus at the Dawn of Athenian Democracy."
  • Cuneiform round table, February 5th at 4pm

    Come to the Classics Library on February 5th at 4pm to read a short section of the Akkadian epic of Gilgamesh, and see what it might have been like to inscribe cuneiform tablets! No experience necessary or required. Treats and drinks will be served!
  • Join us for Coffee and Cookies in Spring 2024!

    Informal social hours with students and faculty, with food and drinks for all.
  • Oh, the Inhumanities! Please join us for our third annual Halloween event!

    Oh, the Inhumanities! Please join us for our third annual Halloween event! Monday, October 30, 6-8 pm Quinlan Life Sciences Auditorium Sponsored by Classical Studies, Modern Languages & Literatures, History, English, and the Honors Program
  • Join us for the 2023 Callahan lecture!

    Dr. Debbie Felton presents research on serial killers in antiquity.