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Greek, Concentration

Greek is one of three concentrations offered by the Classics Department. Coursework in Greek will start the student on a journey to reading some of the most seminal documents of Greek philosophy, tragedy, mythology, and poetry. Explore the profound influence of Greek on the Christian tradition, from its literary inception to its continued impact on modern spirituality. Delve into the ethical frameworks shaped by classical philosophers, poets, and statesmen that can inform your own logic and rhetoric for the purposes of a contemporary world.

Unlock the Richness of Greek Tradition

Greek is one of five concentrations offered by the Classics Department. Coursework in Greek will start the student on a journey to reading some of the most seminal documents of Greek philosophy, tragedy, mythology, and poetry. Explore the profound influence of Greek on the Christian tradition, from its literary inception to its continued impact on modern spirituality. Master the grammar, rhetoric, and logic of Greek to not only read classical texts but to deepen your understanding of language and communication in our contemporary world. Delve into the ethical frameworks shaped by classical philosophers, poets, and statesmen, informing your actions with historical wisdom and contemporary relevance.

Students of classics at ³Ô¹ÏÍø enjoy an enthusiastic, active faculty and the opportunity to experience the classics firsthand through the Rome Program.

 

Classics Concentrations

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Biblical Greek

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Latin

Greek Faculty

David Sweet, PhD

David Sweet, PhD

Associate Professor, Classics

Phone: (972) 721-5288

Email: dsweet@udallas.edu

Office: Anselm Hall #110

Office Hours: MWF 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. / TR 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. When Door Is Open or by Appointment