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Darryl Phillips is Professor of Classics and Chair of the Department of Classics, Arabic, and Jewish Studies at Connecticut College, where he has taught since 2014. His academic leadership spans departmental administration and curriculum development across multiple classical and Near Eastern studies disciplines.
Phillips specializes in ancient Greek and Roman history with particular focus on the late Republic and early Principate periods. His research encompasses Roman topography, Latin literature of the late Republic and Augustan age, and intersections of history, law, religion, art and architecture. He has developed significant expertise in analyzing Augustan-era sources including Suetonius' Life of Augustus and the architectural landscape of ancient Rome.
His scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with major themes in Roman political culture, civic architecture, and historical representation. Phillips' work frequently examines how physical spaces and literary texts interacted to shape Roman political identity, with particular attention to Augustan building programs and their ideological significance.
As department chair, Phillips has been instrumental in developing interdisciplinary connections and maintaining the department's strong tradition in classical studies. He has founded the Charleston, South Carolina chapter of the Archaeological Institute of America and serves on the editorial board of Mediterranean Studies, demonstrating his active engagement with the broader scholarly community.
Phillips teaches a diverse range of courses including Roman Political Culture, Ancient Greece, and The Roman World, bringing his research expertise directly into the classroom. His teaching approach emphasizes direct engagement with primary sources and interdisciplinary connections across historical, literary, and archaeological domains.
