Department of Classics, UI.
Discover all about Classical Antiquity, the phenomena of the Greco-Roman world, and the root of modern civilization.
About Us
Department of Classics, University of Ibadan.
The Department of Classics, University of Ibadan, established in 1948, was one of the first three Departments in the Faculty of Arts to secure recognition for Honours Degree courses under the scheme of Special Relationship with the University of London.
Fields of Study
The following are the fields of specialization available in the Department, from one of which a major area is required to be chosen.
Fields of Study
The following are the fields of specialization available in the Department, from one of which a major area is required to be chosen.
Classical Literature
Epic, Lyric and Elegiac Poetry, Drama, Rhetoric in Latin and Greek, Roman Satire.
Ancient Philosophy
The pre-Socratic, Socrates, Sophists, Plato, Aristotle, Epicureans, Stoics, Neo-Platonism, Early Christian Philosophy, etc.
Epigraphy
Latin and Greek Epigraphy
Comparative Studies
History, Literature, Religion, Linguistics, Rhetoric
Classical and African Mythology
Classical Mythology, World Mythology, African Mythology, Biblical Mythology
Classical History
Greek History, Roman History, Byzantine History, Egyptian History, Historiography.
Science and Religion
Greek Science, Geography, Astronomy, Physics, Christianity in the Roman Empire, Egyptian Religion, Christianity in Egypt.
Roman Law
Civil Law and Jurisprudence
Gender
Gender Issues, Women In Classical World, Family in Greco-Roman World, Gender Relationships in Greco-Roman World.
Classical Archeology
History of Africa in Antiquity, Archeology of the Maghreb, Archeology of North Africa, and North-East Africa, Archeology of Italy and Roman Britain.
Publications
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Latest From The Department
Faculty Legistlative Council
Meet our incoming faculty legislative council members as the outgoing take a bow.
A Lecture Not To Be Forgotten
Our Personality Lecture Day saw the presence of the renowned Architect Muyiwa Ige.
First Edition of the Hoi Phrontistai Literary Contest
This year saw the initiation of the first ever literary contest in the history of the Association.
We've Made a Name
Why Choose Us?
We aim to equip students with comparative Classical education to broaden their horizon top undertake further studies that aid better appreciation for the values of socio-cultural, political and economic environment.
Top Industry Leaders
We've produced leaders in top industries around the world, including politicians and top decision makers like Governor Obaseki, Wole Soyinka, Late Chief Bola Ige, Edward Dickson, etc.
Fields of Specialization
We have varieties of specialization from which students can learn in preparation for further studies in whatever fields they may choose to major in.
Professional Certification
A certificate from the Department of Classics, at the first and best University in Nigeria, whether single or double honours paves way to greater success in whatever career path students decide on.
- HOI PHRONTISTAI
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
The Department wishes you a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year!
