Ancient Greek includes the forms of the Greek language used in ancient Greece and in significant parts of the ancient world from approximately 1500 BC to approximately 300 BC. It is often roughly divided into the following periods:
Much has changed at Indiana University and in the study of the ancient world since IU's first courses were offered. Greek and Latin were the only courses offered in the early days of Indiana University (1824-1827), when it came into being as Indiana State Seminary and employed only one faculty member. Today, the Department of Classical Studies is robust and provides a wide range of courses for both undergraduate and graduate students in ancient Greek and Roman languages, literature, art, archaeology, and civilization, and exciting study abroad opportunities. The Department also participates actively in the recently established Program in Ancient Studies, which brings together faculty and students from twelve departments and programs for lectures, colloquia, and workshops on various aspects of antiquity.
Indiana University offers an undergraduate major and graduate studies through the Department of Classical Studies.
