Classical Studies Minor

Coordinator: Jennifer Ross

The classical studies minor combines courses in the fields of history, philosophy, language, literature and art with a focus on classical civilizations, namely those of ancient Greece and Rome. In addition to coursework in classical studies, students have opportunities to visit local collections of classical art, to attend performances of ancient plays and to participate in on-campus lectures dealing with ancient history and culture.

Requirements for the Minor

Required:

ART 350Classical Art and Archaeology

3.0

 

HIST 365The Ancient Near East and Greece

3.0

or

HIST 366Ancient Rome

3.0

Total Credit Hours:10.0

Students placed in a higher level of classical Latin (LAT 201 or LAT 202) by placement test may substitute the higher-numbered course for this requirement, but may not place out of this requirement.

Two of the following:

ART 312Archaeology: Cultures,Technologies, Methods and Theories

3.0

ART 332Aegean Archaeology

3.0

CL 202Mythology

3.0

CL 302Classical Mythology

3.0

ENGL 221World Literature

3.0

PLRL 205Classical Religion & Philosophy

3.0

PHIL 305Great Figures in Western Political Thought

3.0

PHIL 307History of Philosophy: The Ancient World to the Renaissance

3.0

PHIL 360Topics in Ancient Greek Philosophy

3.0

PSCI 332Ancient Medieval Political Thought

3.0

Total Credit Hours:6.0

Total Credit Hours: 16.0