The Department of Classics, Ancient History, Religion and Theology
About us
Welcome to the Department of Classics, Ancient History, Religion & Theology (also known as CAHRT), a centre of excellence for research and teaching. Our expertise spans a wide chronological, geographical and methodological range and is noted for its interdisciplinary approaches, with close links to related fields including history, sociology, archaeology, philosophy, visual arts, and linguistics. Our research is widely acclaimed for its commitment to engagement with today’s global challenges, such as environmental sustainability, migration, mental health, social justice and ethical living, and for its collaboration with the arts and charity sectors. We attract high quality students from the UK and around the world who enjoy a stimulating and productive learning environment, and we are well-known for our lively and supportive community of staff and students as well as our innovative teaching.
Our Leadership Team
Professor Rebecca Langlands
Head of Department
Professor Rebecca Langlands
Head of Department
Rebecca Langlands is Professor of Classics, researching and teaching in the areas of ancient literature and culture, ethics and exemplarity, the history of sexuality and classical reception. She is especially interested in exploring how study of the ancient world can help us to understand and address the challenges of the present. She is the co-director of the Sexual Knowledge Unit (with Jana Funke, Ina Linge and Kate Fisher), and also of the award-winning Sex and History project which works with museums, schools, charities and young people to promote empowering discussion of contemporary sexual issues.
Email: r.langlands@exeter.ac.uk
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