Thank you for considering a gift to Classics & Religious Studies. The department’s current priorities include:
- Student scholarships ($1,000 to $2,000 annually, per student)
- Visiting speaker fund ($4,000 annually)
- Study abroad assistance ($3,000 to $5,000 per student)
- An endowed professorship in Jewish Studies ($2,000,000)
Below is a list of funds you can support today with an online gift.
General Support
The Department of Classics and Religious Studies Alumni Fund
- Supports student and faculty activities including travel, research, special guests, and other needs
Classics & Religious Studies Discretionary Account
- Provides support for the department’s most pressing needs
The Professor D.J. Evans Memorial Fund for Classical Literature
- Promotes the study of classical literature in memory of Professor D.J. Evans, who taught Latin and related subjects for 40 years to OHIO
The Hugh H. Davis Classics Endowment
- Promotes the study of Latin and Greek
The Jewish Studies Fund for the Department of Classics and Religious Studies
- Supports the Jewish Studies Certificate program for things like lecturer costs, Jewish Studies experiential learning, and/or study abroad for Jewish Studies Certificate credit
Student Awards and Scholarships
Octa J. Kincade Latin Scholarship
- Scholarship for students who aspire to teach Latin
The Clarke VanDervort Support and Scholarship Fund
- Supports students studying abroad as well as rewards students for academic achievement in the study of the humanities
The Ursula Feer Farfel Scholarship in Classics
- Scholarship for student majoring in the Classics
The George Weckman World Religions Prize
- Annual prize for students doing outstanding work in the field of world religions
Paul R. and Alice N. Murphy Scholarship Fund
- Scholarship for classical language majors
Faculty Enhancements
Classics & Religious Studies Faculty Development Fund
- Supports faculty research and travel
Classics & Religious Studies Faculty Enhancement Fund
- Enhances the course offerings within the Classics & Religious Studies department by supporting faculty needs
The Drs. Ram and Sushila Gawande Chair in Indian Religion and Philosophy
- Endowed Chair in Indian Religion and Philosophy. Named in honor of
Contact Us
If you have questions about giving, or if you have interest in establishing a new fund, please contact:
David Johnson
Senior Director of Development johnsod7@ohio.edu
740-597-1604