Undergraduate Research in Classics & Religious Studies
Classics & Religious Studies Undergraduate Research
In 2012-13, students did 59 research papers in the Classics & Religious Studies Department. Students have opportunities to present at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University Student Research and Creativity Expo as well as at academic conferences.
Many research opportunities take place with courses. Students also can write a thesis project to earn Departmental Honors. View the list of Faculty Research & Specialization Areas for more information on faculty-student research opportunities.
Examples of Recent Student Research
Rachel Thomas '14HTC participated in the American Academy in Rome Summer School in June 2013. She also presented a paper at the Center for Hellenic Studies Undergraduate Research Symposium in Washington, DC on "Pliny's Epistulae: Letter 9.14 and the amicitia-arc" in April 2013.
In summer 2013, Paige Musselman participated in the Poggio Civitate excavation sponsored by the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (Tuscany); she was invited to return this summer. Musselman is currently enrolled in Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University College of Fine Arts program in Museum Studies.
Matt MacDonald wrote "Pre-Dynastic Palettes." Jennifer Schawe wrote "Mormons and the American Environment," and Ellen Bryant wrote "The Olympeion at Akragas."