Classical Studies

Faculty

We are young and trained in interdisciplinary programs -- classical studies -- that combine the disciplines of philology, history, and archaeology, a breadth reflected in our curriculum and research.

	George Fredric Franko professor; Ph.D., Columbia University; B.A., The College of William and Mary Professor Franko specializes in Latin literature and ancient comedy. His keen interest in drama has led to acting roles in the Forum Romanum, a Latin news program, and in Hollins’ production of The Menaechmi. He has published in leading journals of classical philology and makes a mean green salsa.
	Christina A. Salowey (homepage), associate professor; Ph.D., Bryn Mawr College; M.A., Tufts University; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; B.A., Muhlenberg College Professor Salowey specializes in Greek art and archaeology and religion. She is interested in pedagogical issues and serves on the board of the North American Cambridge Classics Project. She co-directs an archaeological survey in Arcadia, bicycling to all her sites, and continues extensive research in the cult and labors of Herakles.
Though our department is small, we offer a remarkably broad curriculum in Greek and Latin language, literature in translation, ancient art, and ancient history. Other faculty at Hollins enrich our curriculum with courses in ancient philosophy, religion, and history. All classics courses taught in English are cross-listed with other departments (art, English, history, theatre, women's studies), and count towards the fulfillment of requirements of other majors.