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Exploring the Roots of Christianity and Modern Culture

Study classics at Calvin

Classics offers you a valuable foundation for advanced studies in:

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  • Art History
  • Biblical Studies
  • History
  • Law & Medicine
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Philosophy
  • Theology

If you want an in-depth understanding of the Gospel in history you will benefit by studying that ancient world.

PHcoverRead about the importance of classical literature for a better understanding of today's world in Professor Noe's recent chapter, "New Life from Ancient Texts" in Practically Human: College Professors Speak from the Heart of Humanities Education, edited by G. Schmidt and M. Walhout. Grand Rapids: Calvin College Press, 2012.

Noteworthy

Professor Dhuga has created a fresh translation of Antigone.

 

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Congratulations to student Landon Oakes for receiving the Angela Ryan Scholarship to study Italian in Italy this summer.

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