The history of Greece or Rome throws light on today's institutions and practices, and Classical Mythology puts you in the loop of references to classical characters and stories. Opportunities for Study Abroad Classics at Luther has a history of study-abroad course in Greece and archaeological digs in the Holy Land. New faculty bring expertise in Roman archaelogy, which will provide additional exciting opportunities. Career Opportunities One of the exciting things about the study of Classics is how much you can do with it. Obvious career choices are ancient art and archaelogoy, Old Testament Studies, Greek and Roman literature, library and museum studies, philosophy, and ancient history.
Classics is also great for related fields.
Our students are going on to graduate work and careers in English, psychology, anthropology, physics, linguistics, nursing, pre-med, and pastoral ministry. In addition, a course in medical and scientific terminology is periodically available within the college's Foreign Culture offerings.