Tom Keeline

Tom Keeline is an Associate Professor of Classics at Washington University in St. Louis. His primary affiliation is the Department of Classics, where he focuses on Latin and Greek literature, historical scholarship, and pedagogical innovation. He holds a PhD from Harvard University and has authored two books and multiple articles. His research explores the reception of classical texts, particularly Cicero, and integrates digital methods into classical studies. Office hours are Wednesdays 3:00–3:45 pm (in person, Umrath Hall 247) and Fridays 3:00–4:00 pm (Zoom).

• Education: PhD in Classics, Harvard University

His research interests include the history of classical scholarship and education, textual criticism, lexicography, metrics, and active Latin pedagogy. He emphasizes the interplay between ancient texts and their reception, advocating for spoken Latin through initiatives like the Grex Ludouicopolitanus and the podcast Philologia Perennis. Current projects involve a digital critical edition of Ovid’s Ibis and a collaborative global history of the Classical Tradition challenging narratives of 'Western Civilization.'

Recent publications reflect his focus on Cicero’s rhetorical legacy, ancient scholarly practices, and Victorian educational systems. He also explores modern applications of classical studies, including digital tools and active language learning. No scientific awards have been explicitly mentioned.

Tom advises students in his courses but no formal advisees are listed. He actively promotes community engagement with Latin through extracurricular groups and has no recorded grants. Future projects include co-authoring a book on the Classical Tradition’s global influences and revisiting his dormant podcast.

He co-founded the Grex Ludouicopolitanus to foster spoken Latin in St. Louis and contributed to the Philologia Perennis podcast. Beyond academia, he balances family life with hobbies like weightlifting, running, and chess, humorously framing novel-reading as 'productive work.'