The BSA Greek Epigraphy course takes place 23 March – 1 April 2027. It provides training for historians and archaeologists in the discipline of reading and interpreting epigraphic evidence. The course will allow students to deepen their understanding of the value of epigraphic material to the study of Greek history, society and culture, and to develop practical epigraphic skills: students will be guided through the process of producing editions of inscriptions, gaining first-hand experience with the stones as well as instruction in editorial practice and bibliographic skills.
The course will be taught around the BSA’s own Museum collection, which contains a large range of inscribed objects (graffiti, stamps, instrumenta domestica, weights, and weapons) and will also utilise the rich collections of stone inscriptions in and around Athens. Some prior knowledge of Ancient Greek is essential, although students with only elementary skills are advised that reading inscriptions is a very good way to advance in the language.
The course is directed by Peter Liddel (Manchester) and Polly Low (Durham), with additional lectures and tours offered by guest speakers. The importance of understanding inscriptions within their archaeological and topographical contexts will be explored during site visits around Athens and Attica.
The course fee is £800. This includes BSA one-month membership, housing where self-catering facilities are available, breakfast, meals as specified in the programme, required travel within Greece, museum and site fees, one-year museum pass, one-month 24h access to the BSA library. Not included are: international airfare to and from Greece and meals not included in the programme. Incidental expenses are the participant’s responsibility.
To apply for the course, click HERE.
The deadline for applications is 30 November 2026. All informal inquiries should be directed at assistant.director@bsa.ac.uk
