Department of Classics | Queen's University

What is Classics and Archaeology?

Classics refers to the study of the Greek and Roman worlds. Multi-disciplinary in approach, it involves the studies of history, literature, archaeology, religion, mythology, drama and philosophy, in addition to the ancient languages of Greek and Latin. Archaeology is the study of ancient (and more recent) societies through the remains of their material culture. The methods of archaeology are many (excavation, remote sensing, surface survey, imaging, chemical and physical analysis to name a few) and can be applied to any area and period. The study of the physical remains of the Greek and Roman cultures and of the many other cultures that interacted with them is called Classical Archaeology.

Today our understanding of Greek and Roman culture is further enhanced by the latest digital techniques that increasingly pervade studies in archaeology, epigraphy, papyrology, and ancient science and medicine. At Queen’s, students have the opportunity to get hands-on experience in the latest techniques by participating in one of two archaeological excavations supervised by our own faculty, or through a variety of projects and assignments.

It can be said that studying Classics can lead to a wider appreciation of human values and achievements, and a more objective understanding of ourselves and our times. Our undergraduates have gone on to a variety of occupations and have been accepted into graduate programs nationally and internationally.

Feel free to contact any of our faculty (see our Faculty page for our experts listings), or come visit us in the department with questions you have about our courses and programs.

ACCEPTING applications for graduate studies in Classics and Archaeology for 2023-2024

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Special Guest Speaker

The School of Environmental Studies and The Department of Classics & Archaeology Present Dr. Lisa Maher! For more details, please see the poster HERE!

Topic:
Persistent Places: A Comparative Geoarchaeological Approach to Prehistoric Hunter-Gatherer Landscapes

Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Ellis Hall, room 319

Classics & Archaeology Newsletter!

Classics & Archaeology is excited to present our Annual Newsletter! 2023 was full of excitement but was not without its trials!

To read all about what went on in 2023, be sure to click HERE for the full Newsletter!

Spotlight

Spotlight on Bjorn Bols!

Graduate student, Bjron Bols, interviewed by CFRC-FM, Queen's Campus Radio on Ancient Greek Wrestling.

CERES Journal Launch & Conference

Join us on Monday, April 8th, for the launch of CERES Volume VI!

The conference will be held between 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM in Watson 517. There will be a brief intermission period at 3:00 for the Eclipse and we are excited to announce that Dr. Daryn Lehoux will be providing a brief talk about the eclipse. The conference will be divided up into two sessions where the authors will have a chance to present their research, followed by a brief question period. Refreshments will be provided.

For more details, view our POSTER!

Faculty News

Dr. Skaltsa is presenting her paper at the 77th Annual International Conference of the Society of Architectural Historians!

Papers:
Principles of Landscape Urbanism and Ancient Rhodes
Landscape Urbanism and Ancient Greek and Roman Cities: A Multidisciplinary Approach (Panel PS29)

For more information and to register for the event, please click HERE!

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico - Virtual
Date: April 17 - 21, 2024