WELCOME

At present, our Department houses not only the disciplines of History and Classics, but also Comparative Religion. Rich in diversity, the Department offers an impressive array of courses on the peoples and cultures - past and present - that make up our world.

Classics studies the languages, literatures, history and society of Greco-Roman antiquity, and offers courses in the archaeology of ancient Egypt and the Mediterranean world, as well as the classical tradition of the West.

History expands our global perspective through a study of the histories of the peoples and cultures of Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. North America, of course, receives due attention, especially the political and social histories of Canada and the United States. History also offers specialized courses in the history of women, war, medicine, and the environment, and maintains two research centres: the New England Planter Studies Centre and the North East Asia Research Centre.

Comparative Religion strengthens our world view by the study of the traditional world religions, aboriginal and feminist forms of spirituality, and the relation of religion to health and ecology.

Our Honours programs, demanding but rewarding, ensure our students attain the expertise required to succeed in their choice of graduate studies and professional careers. Our bookshelves hold the theses of many proud Honours students granted scholarships to graduate schools.

Senior Honours students can apply for departmental assistantships. Majors and Honours students are eligible for a number of prizes, awards and scholarships.

Please drop by the History and Classics Department Office, Room 441, Beveridge Arts Centre, to discuss your program or email us at history@acadiau.ca.

Dr. Paul Doerr
Department Head, History and Classics