Classical Studies Minor

The minor in Classical Studies is an interdisciplinary program that encourages undergraduates in various disciplines to come to an integrated awareness of the ancient cultures of Greece, Rome, the Mediterranean and the classical tradition that underlies much of modern civilization. Courses are offered in six different departments across the School of Arts and Sciences.

Program Requirements

Required Courses: 15-18 Credits

HIST 321 - Ancient Greece and Rome 3 Credits
LITR 371 - Classical Heritage 3 Credit(s)
or
LITR 405 - Greek and Roman Literature 3 Credit(s)
PHIL 322 - Ancient Philosophy 3 Credit(s)

One of the Following:

ANTA 352
or
ARTH 385 - Art and Archaeology of the Classical World 3 Credit(s)
or
ARTH 310 - Greek Art and Architecture 3 Credit(s) and
ARTH 311 - Roman Art and Architecture 3 Credit(s)

One of the Following:

The language requirement for the Classical Studies minor (LATN 101 or GREK 101 ) will be considered completed if a student has had two or more years of Greek or of Latin in high school. This requirement is distinct from the General Education Modern Language requirement.

LATN 101 - Elementary College Latin 1 3 Credit(s)
GREK 101 - Intro to Classical Greek 3 Credit(s)

Electives: 0-3 Credits

ARTH 310 - Greek Art and Architecture 3 Credit(s)
ARTH 311 - Roman Art and Architecture 3 Credit(s)
ARTH 351 - Late Antique Art 3 Credit(s)
ARTH 381 - Classical Mythology in Art 3 Credit(s)
ARTH 451 - Ancient Painting 3 Credit(s)
DRAM 312 - History of the Theatre I 3 Credit(s)
HIST 322 - Ancient Middle East 3 Credit(s)
HIST 323 - Middle East: Alexander to Islam 3 Credit(s)
HIST 326 - Egypt in Late Antiquity 3 Credit(s)
HIST 462 - Hero in Classical Antiquity 3 Credit(s)
HIST 463 - Ancient Magic 3 Credit(s)
LATN 102 - Elementary College Latin 2 3 Credit(s)
LITR 372 - Biblical Heritage 3 Credit(s)
LITR 374 - Classical Literature 3 Credit(s)
LITR 405 - Greek and Roman Literature 3 Credit(s)
PHIL 387 - Selected Philosophers 3 Credit(s)

Note(s)

Some courses have required Prerequisites.
A minimum grade of 2.0 is required for all courses in the minor.
No more than two courses may double count with any other major or minor.

Classical Studies Minor

Program Requirements

Required Courses: 15-18 Credits

One of the Following:

One of the Following:

Electives: 0-3 Credits

Note(s)

Total Credit Hours Required: 18