AboutTed Nesbitt Expertise I can answer questions related to classical Greek and Roman mythologies, as well as the myths and folklore of other regions [Norse, Egyptian, Mayan, Incan, etc.]
Experience I am a reference librarian at a four-year liberal arts college. For the last ten years, I have been an Allexpert volunteer in the areas of grammar and writing, poetry, literature, etymology, and politics.
Education/Credentials Master's degrees in philosophy, English, and library/information sciences.
Question Im very interested in greek mythology, how would become a professor at any college teaching this subject? Do they exsist?
Answer Dear Timm:
In some large universities, there are professors who teach only mythology. However, there are very few such professors.
Often, classes in or about mythology are offered in the humanities department of a college or university. I took a mythology course at my undergraduate college, and it was taught by a professor of religion. For my master's degree at another institution, I took a very comprehensive mythology class -- Greek, Roman, Norse, Asian, African, Native American, and South American -- and that course was taught by a literature professor.
As I recall, the religion professor tended to focus on the religious beliefs in mythology. The literature professor, in a similar manner, focused on the literary traditions of various ancient cultures.
I think, however, that "professors of mythology" are a vanishing breed. Mythology is usually incorporated into some other area, but generally, in the field of the humanities [liberal arts].
