Ancient & Modern Languages Department
Engage the world — past and present — through the power of words. From Biblical Greek to Spanish, Ancient & Modern Languages offers the tools you need.
Why do we at Asbury University think learning a foreign language is important?
You get to customize your study of ancient and modern languages at Asbury. We know that language study introduces you to new realms of ideas, customs, habits, and values. We want you to be ready, both professionally and personally, for the demands of the twenty-first century. You also gain exposure to other literatures, cultures, and world views that can only be enjoyed with the knowledge of another language. Our commitment to the benefits of learning a foreign language is so strong that foreign language study forms part of our core curriculum.
You may choose to study from a wide selection of modern and ancient languages, and study abroad opportunities are available as well. Explore the languages available through the Department of Ancient & Modern Languages.
Asbury Welcomes New Faculty Members for the School Year
Aug 19, 2024 — Pulling from a range of distinguished academic careers, Asbury University welcomes eight new faculty members who will further propel the university forward with academic excellence to start the 2024-25 academic year.
Spanish Professors Publish Translation of Franco’s Mass Graves
Jul 3, 2024 — Recently-retired professors of Spanish Dr. Shelby Thacker (Asbury University) and Dr. Veronica Dean-Thacker (Transylvania University) recently published a translation of Franco’s Mass Graves: Breaking the Silence in Spain, written by Emilio Silva Barrera.
Asbury Scholars Present Groundbreaking Book at International Medieval Conference
Jun 3, 2024 — In May at the 59th International Congress on Medieval Studies, Associate Professor of Classical Languages Randy Richardson and Professor of History (Emeritus) Dr. Burnam Reynolds ’70 served on a roundtable about their recent book, Gregory of Tours: The Book of the Miracles of the Blessed Andrew the Apostle.
