Classics Minor

Students will focus on the foundational texts and artistic expressions of the Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian traditions in order to discover the qualities that make these works enduring in relevance. The program is designed to attract students who wish to gain an understanding of the foundations of their major studies in disciplines such as English, history, humanities, modern languages, and philosophy. The classics minor also provides students with the option of studying an ancient language.

There is no major available in classics.

Requirements for the Classics Minor (20 credits)

Courses will be selected from the electives below. Students must take courses from at least two of the participating departments. Cross-listed courses can only be counted for credit in one department. No more than 8 credits may double-count for credit in the student’s major or toward another minor.

Classes Offered

• ENG 123 Great Books of World Literature I
• ENG 315 Classical Drama
• ENG 316/HST-336 Fifth Century Athens
• ENG 317 Classical Mythology
• ENG 318 The Epic*
• ENG 490/HST-304 Imperial Rome
• HST 338/HUM-338 Ancient Greece and Ancient Israel
• HST 339/HUM-339 Pagan Reason to Christian Revelation
• HST 343 Dialogue with Sages East and West
• ARH 305 Art of Greece and Rome
• GR 101 Elementary Ancient Greek Language I
• GR 102 Elementary Ancient Greek Language II
• GR 201 Intermediate Ancient Greek I
• PHIL 210 History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
• PHIL 415 Aristotle: Profiles in Philosophy
• PHIL 416 Plato: Profiles in Philosophy

*This course requires prior approval in order to count towards the classics minor. Students should consult with the Instructor and the coordinator of the classics minor no later than the first week of classes.