Ph.D. Program in Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies at Bryn Mawr

Overview

• Bryn Mawr College is renowned internationally for its classical languages program.
• One of the first U.S. institutions to offer doctorates in classical philology to women.
• Home to a diverse community of graduate students interested in ancient Greece and Rome.
• Known worldwide in the classics community, notably through the Bryn Mawr Classical Review.

Study at Bryn Mawr

• Class Sizes & Faculty Interaction
  • Small classes ensure close interaction with faculty.
  • Weekly Classics Colloquium for informal interactions and talks by global scholars.
• Facilities
  • Students have access to wired carrels in Rhys Carpenter library.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Part of the Graduate Group in Archaeology, Classics, and History of Art.
  • Opportunities for classes at the University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, and other institutions.
  • Associated faculty from nearby institutions offer specialized seminars.
• Student Initiatives
  • Organize the Agnes Michels Lecture annually.

Study Abroad Opportunities

• Two fellowships offered annually for summer study in Italy or Greece.
  • Preferably at the American Academy in Rome or the American School of Classical Studies in Athens.
  • Established in honor of Professor Emerita Mabel Lang.
• Berthe M. Marti Fellowship for research in Rome in Latin studies.
  • Alternates between Bryn Mawr College and the University of North Carolina.

Resources

• Library Collections
  • Classics collection in Rhys Carpenter library is highly regarded.
  • Access to electronic resources like LAnne Philologique, Brill’s New Pauly, Loeb Classical Library, etc.
• Additional Libraries
  • Exceptional collection of incunables in Mariam Coffin Canaday Library.
  • Easy access to collections at Haverford and Swarthmore Colleges via the Tripod electronic catalog.

Financial Aid

• Available through fellowships, teaching assistantships, and internships from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
• Funding typically provided for up to six years, contingent on progress.
• Opportunities for senior students to design and teach a course.
• Further information on applications and deadlines available on the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences admissions page.