The Classics -- Ancient Greek, Latin, and Classical Civilization -- formed the core curriculum at the College of Charleston from its founding in 1770. The State Gazette of South Carolina once praised students at the college for their knowledge of "Greek and Latin languages, as well as their extraordinary proficiency in the liberal arts and sciences."

Today, the Department of Classics at the College of Charleston offers two undergraduate majors: the A.B. degree for those with an interest in Greek and Latin language, and the B.A. degree for students with a primary interest in Greek and Roman culture and civilization. In addition to the two majors, the program offers minors in Latin, Ancient Greek, and Classics, and contributes to the interdisciplinary minors of Comparative Literature and Archaeology.

The Department of Classics is housed in Randolph Hall (Suite 306-308) where five full-time Classics professors have offices. Faculty in Art History, History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies, who teach courses on Greco-Roman culture within their disciplines, also contribute to the Classics curriculum.

Dr. James Newhard, Department Chair
308B Randolph Hall
newhardj@cofc.edu / (843) 953-5485

Linda Braecklein, Office Manager
306B Randolph Hall
braeckleinl@cofc.edu / (843) 953-5720

Department of Classics
College of Charleston
66 George Street
Charleston, SC 29424
PHONE: (843) 953-5713
FAX: (843) 953-6342