Welcome to Berkeley Classics

Berkeley Classics is widely recognized as one of the outstanding departments in the field, known for its distinctive blend of philological rigor, disciplinary breadth, and theoretical adventurousness. It is the intellectual home of a distinguished faculty, excellent graduate students, and an extraordinarily talented and diverse group of undergraduates.

The department is fully enmeshed in the intellectual life of the university, with strong connections to (e.g.) Art History, Comparative Literature, History, and Philosophy.  Our faculty participate in AHMA, the Berkeley Center for the Study of Religion, and the Archaeological Research Facility; they also direct a number of important centers on campus, which serve as a resource for our students while attracting researchers from around the world.