Classical Studies Major

The major consists of 30 credits in Greek, Latin, or Classics courses (27 credits if the student has a double major), with at least six credits at or above the 4000-level. Students majoring in Classical Studies should, in consultation with their departmental adviser, choose their course work for the major to accommodate their individual interests.

Course Work

The courses taken for the major, however, should include one ancient history survey course:

• CLAS 1000 - The Ancient Near East and Greece
• CLAS 1010 - The Rise of Rome
• CLAS 3020 - The High Roman Empire
• CLAS 3050 - Ancient Historiography
• CLAS 3090 - Law and Society in Ancient Rome
• CLAS 3310 - Tyrants and Democrats in Ancient Greece

One archaeological survey course:

• CLAS 3160 - The Aegean Bronze Age
• CLAS 3170 - Greek Art and Archaeology
• CLAS 3180 - Roman Art and Archaeology
• CLAS 3190 - Pompeii: Life in a Roman Town

One course in Greek or Latin literature in translation:

• CLAS 1040 - Mythology
• CLAS 3060 - Greek Tragedy and Comedy
• CLAS 3510 - The Ancient Novel
• CLAS 4060 - Classical Epic

And one course in ancient religion:

• CLAS 3230 - Ancient Christianity
• CLAS 3150 - Second Temple Judaisms
• CLAS 3200 - Greek Religion
• CLAS 2220 - New Testament: An Historical Introduction

Note(s):

With the approval of the department chair, other courses may be substituted for the specific courses listed here.