Ancient Greek and Roman Studies Minor

Chair: David Spear, History

Ancient Greek and Roman Studies refers to those disciplines which study the culture, civilization and heritage of Greece and Rome from roughly the Bronze Age (3000-1000 B.C.) to the fifth century A.D., and those parts of the Mediterranean basin, Europe, Africa and Asia where these ancient civilizations either originated or spread. The minor includes disciplines that critically engage ideas and themes that originated in the classical world and which profoundly influenced later thinkers and institutions.

Program Requirements

To satisfy the requirements for a minor in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies, students must complete at least five courses from at least three different disciplines in two or more of the participating departments (Classics, Art, Communication Studies, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, and Theatre Arts), to include:

a single course in Classics, Greek or Latin numbered 200 or greater,
at least four more courses (16 credits) from the following list, and
two capstone essays considering the Ancient Greek and Roman world

Other courses, such as first year seminars, study away programs, and May experiences, may be considered on a case-by-case basis. (Intermediate Greek) or (Intermediate Latin) are recommended but not required. For course descriptions, see listings under individual departments. On occasion, special topics courses are offered that also satisfy the requirements for the minor.