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The Alexandria Center for Hellenistic Studies was established as a joint collaboration between the BA, the Vardinoyannis Foundation, and the University of Alexandria. Graduates of Classics Departments from Egypt or elsewhere will be able to apply directly for a Masters degree; non-specialists will have to take the diploma ...

This course aims to introduce students to Greek literature, with an emphasis on the different genres that developed during the Hellenistic period and the characteristics of each genre and a close analysis of texts. The course will also include various forms of poetry, and the origins of drama, comedy, and prose. The Alexandria ...

This course develops the skills that students acquired in Latin I, so that they can become proficient in the language. The Alexandria Center for Hellenistic Studies was established as a joint collaboration between the BA, the Vardinoyannis Foundation and the University of Alexandria. Graduates of Classics departments ...

This course explores the stages of development of Hellenistic art, which ran parallel to the political and environmental changes and the new concepts of leadership, at the time. The course will also deal with different artistic schools.  

Religion was part and parcel of the lives of ancient Egyptians; especially what pertains to life after death. The ancient Egyptian religion describes the deceased throughout his night journey with Ra, the God of the Sun, along with all the perils and creatures he faces during that journey until they reach their final destination,...