The Ancient Studies program, created in 1968, is shared among the faculty from six departments at the University of Missouri-Columbia.  A student pursuing a graduate degree in Anthropology, Art History and Archaeology, Classical Studies, History, Philosophy or Religious Studies may elect an Ancient Studies minor at either the M.A. or Ph.D. level.  This minor provides an opportunity for students to diversify their curriculum and to perceive their field in a broader context than is possible within a departmental program.  Students in this program select about one quarter of the total courses from among a variety of courses designated by the participating departments.