Greek, Latin, and Classical Civilization Majors
Note: We offer sections 1 through 3 of both Greek and Latin every term.
Language Majors and Minors
Civilization Majors and Minors
- Greek and Roman Civilization Major
- Greek and Roman Civilization Supplementary Major Greek and Roman Civilization Minor
- Literature in Translation Minor
- Philosophy in Literature Minor
Classics Major
30 credits, or 10 courses, are required to complete a major in Classics.
- 15 credits – 5 courses in either Greek or Latin—3rd semester level (200XX) and above
- 6 credits – 2 courses in your non-primary language (Greek or Latin)
- 3 credits – 1 course in Greek or Roman history
- 6 credits – 2 Classics courses in English
Students will typically choose one of the two classical languages, ancient Greek or Latin, in which to fulfill the language requirement at the advanced level. They will be required to take at least two semesters in the other language at the appropriate level.
If a student has sufficient background in both languages, it should be possible for her or him to complete the requirements of the major through a combination of intermediate and advanced courses in both languages, as long as the total number of language courses equals 7 (21 credit hours).
Classics Supplementary Major
24 credits, or 8 courses, are required to complete a supplementary major in Classics.
- 15 credits – 5 courses in either Greek or Latin—3rd semester level (200XX) and above
- 3 credits – 1 course in Greek or Roman History
- 6 credits – 2 Classics courses in English
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Latin Minor
The Latin minor is designed to guarantee a solid grounding in the philosophical and literary study of Latin texts of the classical period, or, for those who prefer, of Christian Latin literature.
15 credits, or 5 courses, at the Intermediate level (200XX) or higher are required to complete a minor in Latin.
Students interested in later Latin texts are directed to the joint offerings of the Department of Classics and the Medieval Institute.
Greek Minor
The minor in Greek is designed to guarantee a solid grounding in the philological and literary study of Greek texts of the classical and Hellenistic periods.
15 credits, or 5 courses, at the Intermediate level (200XX) or higher are required to complete a minor in Greek.
Greek and Roman Civilization Major
30 credits, or 10 courses, are required to complete a major in Classical Civilization.
- 3 credits – 1 course in History of Ancient Greece
- 3 credits – 1 course in History of Ancient Rome
- 3 credits – 1 course in Greek Literature and Culture
- 3 credits – 1 course in Roman Literature and Culture
- 18 credits – 6 Classics courses in English or Greek and Latin language offerings
Students will be strongly encouraged, but not required, to include some language study in their 6 elective courses.
Greek and Roman Civilization Supplementary Major
24 credits, or 8 courses, are required to complete a supplementary major in Classical Civilization.
- 3 credits – 1 course in Greek History
- 3 credits – 1 course in Roman History
- 3 credits – 1 course in Greek Literature and Culture
- 3 credits – 1 course in Roman Literature and Culture
- 12 credits – 4 Classics courses in English or Greek and Latin language offerings
Greek and Roman Civilization Minor
Classical Civilization Minor is designed to provide a broadly based orientation to the history and civilization of the classical world.
The three specifically required courses supply the needed framework of study of history and religious thought. Students are encouraged to select the other two courses of the minor from other fields or approaches to classical culture: Philosophy, art and architecture, archaeology, political theory, or Greek or Latin language above the introductory level.
15 credits, or 5 courses, are required to complete a minor in Classical Civilization.
- 3 credits – 1 course in Greek History
- 3 credits – 1 course in Roman History
- 3 credits – 1 course in Greek and Roman Mythology
- 6 credits – 2 courses chosen either from Classics courses, whether offered by the Department of Classics, cross-listed courses offered by other programs, or Greek or Latin language courses.
Literature in Translation Minor
The minor in Classical Literature in Translation is designed to provide a broad experience of Greek and Latin literature studied in English translation.
The three specifically required courses offer surveys of the principal Greek and Latin classics and a study of the mythology that is needed for the sophisticated understanding both of classical texts and of literatures influenced by them. These are to be supplemented by courses selected from the classics-in-translation courses offered regularly by the Department of Classics and cross-listed courses devoted to the study of the classical tradition in later literatures, or by courses in Greek or Latin language and literature above the introductory level.
15 credits, or five courses, are required to complete the minor in Classical Literature in Translation.
- 3 credits – 1 course in Greek Literature and Culture
- 3 credits – 1 course in Roman Literature and Culture
- 3 credits – 1 course in Greek and Roman Mythology
- 6 credits – 2 electives chosen, subject to departmental approval, either from Classics courses (whether offered by the Department or cross-listed courses offered by other programs) or from Greek or Latin language courses.
