Curriculum

Classics

A Classics major combines the study of the Greek and Latin languages, along with Classical Civilization. The department also offers two minors:

1. A Classics minor focusing on Greek or Latin;
2. A Classical Studies minor focusing on classical civilization courses in translation.

Required for a Major

9 courses—Six courses in Latin or six courses in Greek, two courses in the other language, plus one course from Classical Studies or selected classes in History, Music, Religion, Linguistics, Art History, and Philosophy (see the Classics department head for course approval). Students contemplating graduate study in Classics should take additional courses in both languages.

Teaching Option in Latin

Students majoring in Classics may become certified to teach Latin at a secondary level either as a primary field or as a second teaching area. See the Education Department for specific requirements.

Required for a Classics minor

5 courses—4 courses in Greek or 4 courses in Latin, plus one course from Classical Studies or selected classes in History, Music, Religion, Linguistics, Art History, and Philosophy (see the Classics department head for course approval). .

Required for a Classical Studies minor

5 courses—To be chosen from Classical Studies or selected classes in History, Music, Religion, Linguistics, Art History, and Philosophy (see the Classics department head for course approval). Students may also apply a maximum of two Greek or Latin courses to the minor.

Biblical Languages

The major in Biblical Languages (Greek and Hebrew) lays the foundation for in-depth study of the Bible and Theology, and is especially appropriate for students intending to pursue seminary training or graduate work biblical studies. The goal of the major is to prepare students for exegetical study in the original languages of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament.

Required for a major

Greek 101, 102, 201, 202; Hebrew 101, 102, 201. Students must also complete a writing requirement class in either Classics (300) or Religion (485), plus one advanced course in Bible.