Possessed in his resourceful skill of a cleverness beyond belief, [man] cometh now to evil, now to good.
If you want to appreciate the paradoxes of the human condition, study Greco-Roman antiquity. The sharpness and sweetness of love, the conflict of love and duty, the friction between individual and society, the promise and danger of the keen mind—all these aspects of human experience and many others received rich treatments in the literary texts of the Greco-Roman world. The tragedies of Sophocles and Seneca, the philosophy of Plato and Augustine, the oratory of Demosthenes and Cicero, and the poetry of Homer and Vergil are only some of the texts that provide enduring insights into relations of self, society, family, gender, and power.
Major in Greek and Roman Civilization
The Major in Greek and Roman Civilization at the University of Notre Dame allows students to study history, literature, and culture of the ancient Greeks and Romans. This interdisciplinary program provides students with a broad understanding of the classical world's profound influence on Western civilization, from politics and philosophy to art and architecture. Students in this major explore the complexities of these foundational societies in courses all taught in English (no Greek or Latin required). So it's a fantastic option for those who want to immerse themselves in the enduring legacy of the classical world without a language requirement.
Supplemental Major in Greek and Roman Civilization
The Supplemental Major in Greek and Roman Civilization at the University of Notre Dame provides an opportunity for students with a primary major in another discipline to explore the world of ancient Greece and Rome. This program, which does not require the study of ancient languages, focuses on the history, literature, art, and culture of the classical world through courses taught in English. The Flexible curriculum allows students to enrich their primary studies with a humanistic perspective and a broad knowledge of the classical world
Minor in Classical Studies: Greek and Roman Civilization
The Classical Studies: Greek and Roman Civilization minor focuses on the history and culture of the classical world.
The three required courses supply the necessary framework for studying classical civilization. Students may select the other two courses from options such as: philosophy, art, architecture, political theory, literature or law.
Minor in Classical Studies: Heritage
The Classical Studies: Heritage minor allows students to connect the study of classical antiquity with other disciplines and periods, and especially to study the inheritance and transformation of the classical tradition. Students in this minor take an array of courses designed around their interests, which may include patristics, philosophy, late antiquity, and later Western art and literature.
The two required types of courses are intended to foster the multidisciplinary perspective important in studying the heritage of classical antiquity. Students in this minor are especially encouraged to substitute for one of their electives a capstone project, a concrete opportunity to reflect on the connections this minor is meant to foster.
