Dr. Christopher Mackay

Professor

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Biography

Christopher Mackay holds a degree in Classical Philology from Harvard University (1994) and is a Professor in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta, specializing in History, Classics, and Religion. His research interests are primarily linguistic in nature, focusing on Latin and Early Modern High and Low German. Mackay has authored books on ancient history, published editions, and translations of works detailing early modern witchcraft and the Anabaptist kingdom of Münster (1534/5). He is actively involved in developing methods for language acquisition, particularly in Latin, advocating for active learning strategies over traditional grammar-translation approaches. In his teaching, Mackay engages students in courses such as 'Introductory Roman History' and various advanced topics in Greco-Roman antiquity and Latin prose.

Research Interests

Classical Philology Linguistics Latin Early Modern High German Early Modern Low German Ancient History Witchcraft Studies

Courses

CLASS 282 - Introductory Roman History CLASS 281 - Classical Languages CLASS 365 - Topics in Culture and Society in Greco-Roman Antiquity CLASS 366 - Topics in Culture and Society in Greco-Roman Antiquity CLASS 400 - Topics in Culture and Society in Greco-Roman Antiquity CLASS 505 - Topics in Culture and Society in Greco-Roman Antiquity LATIN 410 - Topics in Latin Prose LATIN 510 - Topics in Latin Prose

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management