Bachelor in Classical Studies: Latin & Greek

Indiana University Bloomington, established in 1820, is the flagship campus of the Indiana University system and a dynamic choice for international students seeking a comprehensive research university experience. The campus combines a broad liberal arts tradition with professional programs across business, arts and sciences, education and health. With a large and active student population and thousands of international peers, IU Bloomington offers both the scale of major research activity and the close-knit campus culture that supports personal growth.

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The Bachelor in Classical Studies: Latin & Greek at Indiana University Bloomington is a 4-year degree for students who want to study Greek and Latin literatures and cultures in the original languages. This program is ideal for students who want to develop a strong foundation in classical languages and literature.

The curriculum focuses on the study of Greek and Latin texts, as well as the history and culture of ancient Greece and Rome. Students develop skills in language translation, literary analysis, and critical thinking, and participate in activities like text editing and historical research.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Classical Studies Professors, Latin Teachers, Historians, Archaeologists, or Literary Critics, working in schools, universities, or cultural institutions, and helping to promote a deeper understanding of classical cultures and languages.