There are two other requirements, Kaster says. Typically, that would mean working on an archaeological excavation in Greece or the Middle East. And there is a methodology requirement. Students must develop some competence in applying a particular method of study or analysis, such as epigraphy or numismatics, to ancient materials. At least one member of each student's dissertation committee must be from a department other than the student's home department.
Most presentations sponsored by the program are open to the public.
Ethnicity and Culture in the Graeco-Roman World. Many events are in the format of Ancient World Brown Bag lunches. This may conjure up images of hempen sacks and hunks of unleavened bread, but Kaster says it's nothing so picturesque.