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Ancient Mediterranean Studies

Degree

Minor

School/College

College of Arts & Sciences
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Fairfield’s interdisciplinary Ancient Mediterranean Studies program employs some of the most sophisticated technologies available to advance our understanding of Ancient Mediterranean peoples.

What You'll Learn and Do

Prepare for Advanced Study

While a minor in ancient Mediterranean studies is not a direct preparation for most careers, it is an important asset for those who plan advanced study. Combined with a major in philosophy, politics, history, art, or literature, it provides a key to further learning that is difficult to duplicate at later stages of life.

Complement Your Main Field of Study

Fairfield’s ancient Mediterranean studies minor can help students attain proficiency in the languages essential to serious scholarship in classics and will also give them an introduction to the literature, history, art, and philosophy that lie at the root of Western ideas and civilization.

Contextualize Your Learning Abroad

At Fairfield, students have no shortage of options when it comes to studying abroad. With Global Fairfield programs based out of Athens, Crete, Casablanca, and more, students can further their understanding of the ancient Mediterranean by being in the cities where history was made.

Make the Most of Your Time at Fairfield

In this program, students have the benefit of small classes, an excellent library collection of material about ancient Mediterranean studies, and easy access to faculty who are actively engaged in research and publication.

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Course Requirements

Ancient Mediterranean Studies Minor

15 credits

Contact Us

Undergraduate Admission
admis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4100

Career Outlook

Fairfield’s Ancient Mediterranean Studies minor emphasizes hands-on learning experiences for its students as a way to best develop students into global citizens.

Recent Career Placements

Recent graduates have attained admission to the following institutions:

  • Institute of Fine Arts at New York University
  • Yale University School of Medicine
  • Fordham University

Learning from Professors who are passionate about languages and have diverse language backgrounds adds to the diverse experiences.

- Max Limric, '25

Resources for Student Success

The University Career Center serves Fairfield University students with comprehensive career support services, programming, and resources.

Learn About Career Preparation

Fairfield supports the scholarly success and intellectual growth of our students by providing various resources on campus including the Science Center, Writing Center, DiMenna-Nyselius Library, and more.

Academic Support at Fairfield

Fairfield University is home to an impressive collection of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine resources that provide students with unique opportunities to explore the rich history and ancient art of these great civilizations. From hand-drawn sketches and powerful photography exhibitions to ancient artifacts and a robust plaster cast collection, the visual culture preserved and presented at Fairfield takes students on an engaging and interactive journey through the past.

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