Celia Schultz

Celia Schultz serves as Chair and Professor of Classical Studies at the University of Michigan's Department of Classical Studies within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. She is actively affiliated with the Interdepartmental Program in Ancient History (IPAH), the Classics program, and specializes in Latin language and literature studies.

Her research focuses on Roman religion, Latin prose literature, the history of the Roman Republic, and women's roles in antiquity. Schultz approaches these areas through interdisciplinary lenses, incorporating insights from anthropology and ritual studies, particularly in her examination of Roman sacrificial practices. She emphasizes cross-disciplinary conversations as central to her scholarly approach.

Schultz's recent publications reveal a consistent trajectory examining Roman religious practices and gender dynamics, with particular attention to ritual theory and Republican-era history. Her work bridges literary analysis, historical investigation, and anthropological approaches to ancient religion.

Schultz actively mentors students through the Roman Republic Reading Group and offers supplemental Latin sight-reading classes. She teaches across the curriculum in Latin literature and Roman history, with courses spanning from The Roman Republic to Ritual in the Ancient Mediterranean.