In the Department of Religion and Classics students explore the great, classical civilizations of West and East and the major religions that emerged from them. The Department offers programs of study in the history and philosophy of the world's major religions, in Greek, Latin, Hebrew, Arabic, and Sanskrit languages and literatures, and in ancient Mediterranean and Asian civilizations. Through the study of important classical, biblical, and religious writings, either in the original language or in translation, students critically examine the beliefs, ideas, values, rituals, and traditions that have shaped Western and Asian cultures and study the ways these have persisted and changed from ancient to contemporary times.
Upcoming Event
Is Reality Overrated?
A Talk and Reading with Etgar Keret
Monday, April 22, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
Hawkins-Carlson Room, Rush Rhees Library
In the News
Video: Egypt, One Year Later
One year after Egyptians took to the streets of Cairo, forcing President Hosni Mubarak from office, Emil Homerin, professor of religion, offers his perspective on the current state of the Arab Spring movement in Egypt and throughout the region. Watch the video below.
Contact Us
Department of Religion and Classics
University of Rochester
Box 270074
Rochester, NY 14627-0074
Phone: 585-275-5378
FAX: 585-276-1230
The Department's offices are located on the fourth floor of Rush Rhees Library on the River Campus.
Administrative Assistant: Suzanne Brooks, (585) 275-5378
Chair: Edward Wierenga, (585) 275-9370
Director of Undergraduate Studies: Anne Merideth, (585) 275-9367
