Steven L. Jones, PhD
Assistant Professor in Classics
Education
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PhD in Classics, The University of Texas at Austin
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MA in Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies, Bryn Mawr College
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BA in Greek/Latin, Baylor University
Courses Taught
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Latin (all levels)
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Western Civilization
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Classical Rhetoric
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Cicero
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The Roman World (graduate)
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The Epics: Homer and Vergil (graduate)
Teaching Focus
Dr. Jones’s teaching focuses on exposing students to the classical world and equipping them with the ability to read languages for themselves so that they can have first hand access to the foundational texts of Western Civilization.
Additional Information
Courses taught at other Universities:
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Latin (all levels)
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Greek (all levels)
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Classical Mythology
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Medical Terminology
His research focuses on the literature and archaeology of Rome’s Augustan Age. His other areas of interest include the classical context of early Christianity, the philosophical and religious functions of Classical Mythology, and the classical roots of medical language.
He has previously taught at Baylor University, The University of Texas at Austin, and Trinity University.
Dr. Jones enjoys watching baseball, spending time with his family, and drinking ice cold Dr. Pepper.