The program is built around the cultures of the Ancient Mediterranean. The goal of the program is in particular to integrate study of the Classical and Near Eastern world.
Our program integrates Roman, Greek and Near Eastern literature, culture, history, philosophy and art/archaeology. The faculty supporting the program cover many subdivisions of these disciplines, as shown in our web page of faculty members. Within this integrated area of study students may work within the specific research specialties of individual faculty members, but the subject of each student’s research will have a measure of integration specific to the program. For example, a student might study trade in a particular good from one end of the ancient Mediterranean to the other, or cross-cultural influences in literature.