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Klassische und Christliche Archäologie (Classical and Christian Archaeology)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – 2 field degree program - Minor Field

Note

This degree programme was discontinued in the winter semester 2025/2026. New enrolment is therefore no longer possible.

Why were some Roman emperors called “mad” and what part did their portraits play in this? How did the ancient cultures become Christian art? Classical and Christian Archaeology at the University of Freiburg researches these areas. Study the cultures of the Mediterranean and the southwestern part of the Asian continent – from antiquity to the Early Middle Ages – with us.

Visual Culture – Classical and Christian archaeology within reach

The minor in Classical and Christian Archaeology at the University of Freiburg researches the Greek, Roman, Late Classical and Byzantine cultures. You will gain insight into the ways of life of various eras and an understanding of their architecture, art, monuments and other contemporary evidence. This minor complements majors such as History, Classical Philology, Art History and Ancient Near Eastern Studies.

Excursions will give you the opportunity to enhance your knowledge on site, gain insights into the profession and even study original items.

To study Classical and Christian Archaeology you should

-          be passionate about the Greek, Roman, Late Classical and Early Middle Ages,

-          enjoy learning about archaeology and material evidence and images, and

-          want to learn how to think and debate critically.

What is Classical and Christian archaeology?

Classical archaeology deals with the ancient Graeco-Roman cultures of the Mediterranean and the southwestern part of the Asian continent. It reflects on both figurative memorials and all other evidence of material culture, architecture and topography or settlements.

Christian archaeology researches the monuments of the Late Classical, Early Middle Ages and Byzantine eras. It focuses on the transformation processes of the Late Classical and Byzantine world.

Fast facts

Language of instruction

German

Programme start

Winter Semester

Standard Period of Study

6 semesters required for the full degree programme

Scope of services

180 ECTS-Points for the full degree programme

Admission

Language requirements: Deutsch C1

First semester: No more admission in the first semester possible

Higher semesters: No more admission possible

Application period

First semester: An application is no longer possible

Higher semesters: An application is no longer possible

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