Classical Studies Minor

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By “Classics” we mean the language and literature of ancient Greece and Rome. Classical culture has had an enormous influence upon our Western civilization, in ways as varied as philosophy, literature, law, politics, and mathematics, to name but a few. But recognition of the fundamental role of the Classics has gradually faded over the years, to the point that many if not most people find it hard to justify the usefulness of studying Classics at all.

With the Classical Studies minor you will be able to rediscover some of that glorious heritage! As well as taking one year of Latin or Greek language, you will have the choice of three electives as listed below. These electives include courses in ancient history, philosophy, and literature, and further language courses.

20 credits in the minor are required.

Requirements

Language (8 credits)

One of the following first year language sequences is required:

LAT 101 - Beginning Latin I (4) and
LAT 102 - Beginning Latin II (4)
OR
BCM 201 - Greek I (4) and
BCM 202 - Greek II (4)
OR

Two semesters of first year Classical Greek registered through 4-credit sections of LIN 381 - Independent Study

Electives (12 credits)

ENG 362 - Classical Literature (4)
HIS 214 - History of Ancient Greece (4)
HIS 216 - History of Ancient Rome (4)
HIS 291 - International Seminar: History of Ancient and Modern Greek Culture and Christianity in the Aegean (4)
HIS 315 - Ancient Belief and the Earliest Christian Church (4)
HIS 495 - Advanced Seminar: Ancient History (2)
HIS 496 - Advanced Seminar: Ancient History (2)
LAT 201 - Intermediate Latin I (4)
LAT 202 - Intermediate Latin II (4)
PHI 202 - Philosophy in the Ancient/Medieval World (4)
1 or 2 semesters of intermediate level Classical Greek (4 credits each)
1 or 2 semesters of Syriac Language (HIS371, 4 credits each)

Other combinations may be acceptable, such as one year each of two languages plus 4 credits of electives. Please contact Professor Graeme Bird for further information or if you have questions about this minor.