{"id":8782,"date":"2026-02-09T15:56:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T20:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/academics\/?page_id=8782"},"modified":"2026-04-09T17:03:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T21:03:04","slug":"classical-and-medieval-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/academics\/majors-and-minors\/classical-and-medieval-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Classical and Medieval Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Program in Classical and Medieval Studies combines a uniquely interdisciplinary study of cultural history with an emphasis on empowering students to read and interrogate texts in ancient languages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The program centers on questions about power, oppression, and the constructed nature of culture, identity, and the past itself. We offer courses on a variety of topics, from religion to politics to literature, and students who major in CMS take both language and culture courses before completing a senior capstone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Matt Von Vogt, Academic Administrative Assistant
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To synthesize information with attention to both detail and creativity<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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How to think analytically and <\/em>empathetically<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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How to write clearly with imagination<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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To learn about the past through hands-on opportunities in archives, at museums, and beyond<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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How to use lessons gleaned from the past to gain new understanding of current culture<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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How to examine ancient cultures through critical lenses, considering questions of race, gender, class, and more<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Classical and medieval studies students often pursue careers in library science, publishing, editing, education, museum curation, and conservation, among others. Some proceed to medical or law schools, where their foundation in ancient languages provides a distinct advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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