The Program runs for one full academic year, from October 1 through September 30, and consists of two Semesters and a Summer Term. In each Semester, students take three courses (30 ECTS). During the Summer Term, they prepare and submit their MA thesis (15 ECTS).
The Program comprises five compulsory courses and one elective course (10 ECTS each):
Compulsory Courses:
101. Early Greek Philosophy
102. Plato
103. Aristotle
104. Hellenistic Philosophy
105. Philosophy of Late Antiquity
Elective Courses:
106. The Reception of Ancient Philosophy
107. Ancient Science and Philosophy
108. Historiography of Ancient Philosophy
109. Topics in Ancient Philosophy
Courses are taught in Athens, primarily in person. Each course meets once a week for a three-hour session over a total of 13 weeks.
Upon successful completion of The Athens MA in Ancient Philosophy, students will have:
- developed proficiency in the close reading and interpretation of philosophical texts;
- become familiar with the principal philosophical questions and arguments formulated between the sixth century BC and the sixth century AD;
- gained knowledge of the theory and practice of translation;
- developed their academic writing and argumentation skills;
- acquired the ability to communicate their views and arguments clearly to both specialist and nonspecialist audiences;
- strengthened the skills necessary to continue their studies independently.