Classics and Religious Studies, formerly two distinct units, merged in 1996 to form this now single department. Its 17 full-time professors specialize in a wide range of fields that occasionally interlock, though for most day-to-day purposes the two sectors operate independently. The most important area of convergence lies probably in the field of Late Antiquity, that is, the transition from the Greco-Roman period to the early Middle Ages, where the spread of Christianity played an important part.
To learn more about the two sectors, simply click on these links Classical studies and Religious studies.
Information for students
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Classical Studies
Religious Studies - Do you have questions? Do you need help? The Student Mentoring Centre is here to help students in the Faculty of Arts adjust to university life and succeed in their studies.
News
- The Faculty of Arts is saddened by the passing of Michel Roussel, professor in the Department of Classical Studies from 1960 to 1993 and Pillar of the Faculty. You can make a donation to the Margaret and Michel Roussel Scholarship.
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Did you know - The Museum of Classical Antiquities, open in the summer for this June, Tuesday to Friday 1-4 pm. Come and visit us!
Research
- Broadening minds
What Shelley Rabinovitch finds most inspiring about teaching women’s and religious studies at the University of Ottawa is the idea that she is broadening minds.
