Classical Studies, Minor

Minor in Classical Studies (320003M)

Classical studies focus on ancient Greece and Rome's culture, history, literature, and language. Classical civilization minors develop critical thinking skills through an interdisciplinary exploration (i.e., textual and material culture perspectives) of the Greek and Roman worlds and their modern legacy, including mythology, sports, politics, gender perspectives, philosophy, and artistic production.

The following information has official approval of The Department of History and The Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this minor is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.

The following courses constitute a “Minor in Classical Studies” and must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall for the minor to be noted on the student’s record. At least 6 credits must be at the 300/400 level. Please refer to the University Requirements for Minor Areas of Study for specific graduation information regarding minors.

Summary

Required Courses6
Electives12
Total Hours18

Required Courses

Select 2 of the following required courses:6
CLAS 230Sports & Society in Ancient Greece and Rome
CLAS 289Mythology of Ancient Greece
HIST 200Empires of the Ancient World

Electives

Select 12 credits from the following (a minimum of six credits must be at 300/400 level):12
CLAS 361The Literature of Greece
CLAS 363Women in Ancient Greece and Rome
CLAS 480Reading & Research in Classical Studies
ANTH 313Archaeology of Greece
ANTH 314Archaeology of Rome
ANTH 360Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology
HIST 308Ancient Greece: from Stone Age to the Hellenistic Empires
HIST 317Roman Republic
LATN 201Intermediate Latin I
ART 101Survey of Global Art 1: Prehistory to 1250 CE
ART 309Greek Art
ART 312Roman Art & Architecture
LATN 202Intermediate Latin II
LATN 303Advanced Latin I
LATN 304Advanced Latin II
LATN 497Latin Reading & Research
LATN 498Latin Reading & Research
PHIL 211History of Ancient Philosophy
PHIL 411Plato
PHIL 432Aristotle