Classics & Religious Studies Student Organizations
As a Classics & Religious Studies student, you can enrich your academic experience by joining student organizations. Connect with like-minded individuals to discuss classics-related topics, join in on a variety of activities and participate in events.
Classics Club
Classics Club is an organization of students from diverse majors; anyone interested in the history, cultures or mythologies of the classical world is welcome. The club meets every other week on Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and members enjoy a variety of activities such as classics-themed movie or board game nights, pottery nights, museum trips, and member-led presentations on topics like mythology in popular culture. The club hosts yearly events such as the Panathenaea, where members pick an ancient text to be read as a group, and Taste of Classics, which features classical foods and skits filmed by the club. Any questions about the club or its activities can be directed to club president Tyler Fyffe at tf334517@ohio.edu.
Comparative Religion Club
The Comparative Religion Club is a student group for those interested in the study of World Religions at ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ. Current and prospective World Religions majors and minors are especially invited to join, but all are welcome regardless of major.
Join us for meetings and events that include trips to local religious sites, movies, free Avalanche pizza, discussion panels and more. The Comparative Religion Club welcomes individuals of all backgrounds, religious or non-religious.
Eta Sigma Phi
An Honor Society For Classics Students
Eta Sigma Phi is an honors fraternity for students studying ancient Greek and Latin. Members meet weekly to discuss classical literature, mythology and culture. The organization is an inclusive space for students who have studied Latin or Greek for at least one semester with a grade of at least a B.
Theta Alpha Kappa
ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ's Alpha Lambda Tau chapter of was established in February 2014.
In 1976, Professor Albert Clark, F.S.C., established Theta Alpha Kappa at Manhattan College in Riverdale (the Bronx), New York for the purpose of recognizing the academic achievements of religion and theology students. Since then, Theta Alpha Kappa has grown to more than two hundred chapters nationally in four-year educational institutions ranging from small religiously affiliated colleges to large public research institutions. It is the only national honor society dedicated to recognizing academic excellence in baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate students and in scholars in the fields of Religious Studies and Theology.
Induction requires nomination by a local chapter and, to be eligible, students must have a 3.5 GPA in Religious Studies and/or Theology and a 3.0 GPA overall. Residency, class ranking, and unit requirements must also be met.