Archaeological Studies
Students who major in archaeological studies at Oberlin will experience interdepartmental offerings that cover a range of cultures—from prehistoric to early historic—in both the Old and New Worlds. This major program of study also introduces students to the skills and analytic tools that facilitate archaeological research.
Why Study Archaeological Studies at Oberlin?
Sample Courses
- ACHS 300 - Senior Project 4 credits
- ACHS 400 - Honors 4 credits
Archaeological Studies Faculty
Archaeological studies faculty members represent disciplines related to the field of archaeology, including classics, religion, anthropology, and geology. They offer opportunities for students to do field research, laboratory analysis, internships, and more.
Explore Faculty within Archaeological StudiesSee Profile“The Archaeological Studies program is one of only two at Oberlin that requires students to take classes across all three divisions of the college. Because of this, I love teaching Archaeological Studies majors because they are so good at synthesizing data from diverse sets of information. Their enthusiasm for ancient civilizations, modern museum studies, and material culture are contagious and make my job more fun.”
Amanda Schmidt, Associate Professor of Geology
Archaeological Studies Faculty
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Cynthia (Cindy) Chapman
Adelia A.F. Johnston and Harry Thomas Frank Professor of Religion -
Karla Hubbard
Professor of Geology -
Amy Margaris ’96
Associate Professor of Anthropology -
Michael (Mike) Moore
Professor of Biology -
Amanda Schmidt
Associate Professor of Geology -
Andrew (Drew) Wilburn
Professor of Classics
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