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Program Overview
Greek and Roman Studies
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences @ UWindsor
Program Overview & Highlights
- Honours 4-Year Program
- Combined Honours Programs Available
- B.A.
We bring ancient history to life in a program that would make Indiana Jones jealous. Travel to Greece to take part in an archeological dig, visiting famous landmarks and experiencing history first hand. You’ll learn about every aspect of Greco-Roman antiquity — language, literature, art, architecture, philosophy, politics, science, medicine, myth and religion — in a close-knit department with professors who care about your success. The critical thinking and communication skills you’ll acquire will serve you in a wide variety of in-demand careers in Canada and abroad.
Combine your interests with another major or minor in other fields
Spend your summer on an archeological dig in Greece
Hone your transferable communication and critical thinking skills with language training in Latin and ancient Greek
Join a close-knit community and meet new friends who share your interests in ancient culture and history
Small classes mean you will have a close connection with world-class professors who know you by name
Take the opportunity to work as a teaching assistant during your undergraduate degree
Learn More About Our Program
- 20+ exchange and study abroad opportunities offered in diverse destinations including Australia, the UK, and France
- $2.53M in scholarships and award money
- 1 in FAHSS
- 97% of our graduates are employed within 2 years
- 200+ undergraduate students in FAHSS have published or presented original research
What Lancers Are Saying
This program taught me to be an independent critical thinker and to articulate myself in speech and writing while always remaining attentive to detail. The faculty worked with me individually to ensure I could succeed beyond my undergraduate degree by providing me with enriching educational experiences both in the classroom and in Greece. The program prepared me to participate effectively in the modern Western world by guiding me through its philosophical, historical, and cultural origins.
Jeffrey Masse
Student
Greek and Roman Studies with Minor in Philosophy
Faculty & Staff
- Selena Randhawa
- Sheri Lowrie
Admission Requirements
High School Student from Canada
- Course Requirements: English/ENG4U (min. avg. 60%)
- Minimum Average: 70%
High School Student from Outside Canada and the United States (International)
- Course Requirements: Grade 12 English
- Minimum Average: 70%
Career Tracks
- Archivist
- Museum Director or Curator
- Documentarian
- Historical Consultant
- Journalist
- Librarian
- Business Advisor
- Conservator
- Curator
- Demographer
- Documentarian
- Editor
- Historical Consultant
- Journalist
- Language Advisor
- Lawyer
- Marketing Manager
- Media Analyst
Related Programs
- History
- History / Concurrent Education
- Philosophy
- Modern Languages with Year Abroad
Plan Your Program
Term: Fall 2025
Important Notes
- ENGL-1010 is required for all FAHSS Majors. Students with 80% or higher in Grade 12 ENG4U (or equivalent) are exempt from this course requirement and will substitute it with an additional course from any area of study.
- All FAHSS programs require students to take one course with Indigenous content, perspectives, or materials. This can be done at any time during the student’s undergraduate education.
- Language courses count as Arts or Science courses.
- Students studying within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities + Social Sciences are encouraged to review the FAHSS Overview page.
Required Course Notes
- Major Courses – Please select up to three major courses:
- GRHS 2100
- GRHS 2201
- GRST 1100
- GRST 2000
- GRST 2110
- LATN 1200
- Required Course
- ENGL-1010
- Recommended Other Courses
- GART 1210 (see note 2)
- One Social Science or one Arts/Language or one Science
Required Courses
ENGL 1010: Academic Writing
An introduction to the fundamentals of effective writing in academic contexts. Topics may include language, essay writing conventions, critical thinking, research, editing and revising, and academic integrity.
GRHS 2100: Greek History I: To the End of the Classical Period
This course is an illustrated survey of the historical and social development of Greek civilization from the Neolithic period (circa 6000 BC) to the death of Alexander the Great (323 BC), with particular emphasis on the political history of Athens in the sixth through fourth centuries BC.
GRHS 2201: Roman History II: To the End of the Empire
An exploration of Roman social and political history from the establishment of the Empire by Augustus to its fall (27 BC – AD 476).
GRST 1100: Introduction to Greek Civilization
An introduction to the cultural values and achievements of the ancient Greeks. Topics will include geography, history, mythology and religion, language and literature, art and daily life.
GRST 2000: Topics in Classical Culture
A thematic examination of a single social historical topic in Greco-Roman antiquity. Topics may vary from year to year.
GRST 2110: Greek Prose
An introduction to ancient Greek prose literature from the fifth century BC to the second century AD, with selected readings in translation.
LATN 1200: Introductory Latin I
Designed for the student with little or no background in Latin. Emphasis on attainment of reading skills prerequisite for Latin courses numbered 2000- and above, and for practical use in theology, philosophy, medieval studies, linguistics, and comparative literature.
Recommended Courses
GART 1210: An Introduction into Indigenous Topics
This course introduces students to Indigenous histories, perspectives, and modern realities through an Indigenous lens. The role of colonization is introduced as Indigenous relationships on Turtle Island changed as a result of contact and colonization.
