Dr. Richard Rutherford

Professor

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Biography

Richard Rutherford is an Emeritus Professor in Greek and Latin Literature at the University of Oxford, having served as a Tutor at Christ Church from 1982 until his retirement in 2023. With a background in Classics and qualifications including a BA, MA, and DPhil from Oxford, he has dedicated over four decades to teaching a wide range of literary subjects. Rutherford has lectured extensively on authors such as Homer, Thucydides, and Plato, and is known for his lecture series such as 'Four Key Concepts for Classicists' and 'Looking at Style.' His academic interests have evolved to focus on historiography and the works of Herodotus in recent years. Post-retirement, he plans to maintain an active involvement in classical scholarship through broader reading and research. His notable publications include books on Homer and Plato, as well as articles on literary criticism and Greek tragedy.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

— Present

University of Oxford • Oxford, UK

Professor specializing in Greek and Latin Literature, Tutor at Christ Church.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.