Learn Greek and Latin at UTM! Find out how influential both languages have been and attend events like the Orientation and annual Convivium.
Thinking about taking Latin?
Check out what your classmates have said:
- Nathan (a former UTM Math student who has successfully completed two years of Latin) says: "By studying Latin grammar and seeing its parallels to English, I was able to learn grammatical concepts which as a native English speaker, I only understood at a subconscious level. The result was a significant improvement in my formal communication skills, proving useful not only in an academic setting but also in my personal and professional life."
- Kevin (who is now pursuing a PhD in Physics at UofT) says that "learning Latin allowed me to appreciate how I could use English and its available tools, for example, more effectively to convey the message I wanted, in the context of how Latin writing and speech uses its unique tools. Learning Latin felt like learning a new way of thinking which is super insightful in developing how we formulate/express our ideas and thoughts."
Video produced by Betsy Moss and edited by Sirine Messaikeh.
Greek & Latin Orientation & Open House
Please join us for a fun and casual session for all students of Greek and/or Latin. This event will help you learn more about the program. Coffee and treats will be served!
When: Wed 3 Sept 2025, 10 am–12 pm
Where: MN4207
Who: All students of Greek and/or Latin
RSVP here: https://uoft.me/GreekLatinOrientation
Students who complete this form will be entered into a draw for a $25 UTM Bookstore gift card. We will randomly pick a winner from all respondents. Make sure you are at the event to claim your prize!
Latin & Greek Courses
LAT101H5: Introductory Latin I
LAT102H5: Introductory Latin II
LAT213H5: Introductory Latin III
LAT221H5: Intermediate Latin
Latin at UTM
For Roman scholar Varro, Latin was worth studying not for its grammar, but as a living object with the power of shaping reality and building community. Two thousand years later, Latin still shapes our world in many ways! This course immerses students in our everyday connections to Latin – through idioms, modern languages, and even communication strategies derived from Latin texts. Also, practicing spoken Latin is a lot of fun!
Dr. Lorenza Bennardo, Assistant Professor
GRK101H5: Introductory Ancient Greek I
GRK102H5: Introductory Ancient Greek II
GRK213H5: Introductory Ancient Greek III
GRK221H5: Intermediate Ancient Greek
(no Greek courses offered in 2025–2026)
Greek at UTM
Ancient Greek texts show a huge diversity of style and subject and have been remarkably influential on the modern world. That makes them a gateway into classical literature, philosophy, history, political science, and much more – and what better way to experience them than in their original language?
Dr. Rachel Mazzara, Assistant Professor of Classical Civilizations
