Requirements for Completion of the Minor in Classics:
Complete a minimum of 18 credits from the following. At least one course must be at the 300-400 level
- Complete one of the following courses (3 or 4 credits):
- CLA 190 – Introduction to Classics
- HST 205 – Ancient Mediterranean
- IAH 221A – The Ancient World
Complete at least one course in three of the following subject areas:
- Latin:
- LTN 101- Elementary Latin I
- LTN 102 – Elementary Latin II
- LTN 206 – Nepos and Latin Prose
- LTN 208 – Catullus and Lucretius
- LTN 305 – Third-Year Latin: Major Authors I
- LTN 405 – Fourth-Year Latin: Major Authors II
- Greek:
- GRK 101- Elementary Classical Greek I
- GRK 105 – Intensive Elementary Greek
- GRK 205 – Second-Year Classical Greek: Major Authors
- GRK 305 – Third-Year Classical Greek: Major Texts
*The 100-level Latin or Greek courses used to fulfill a college or major language requirement cannot also be counted towards the minor. The courses can, however, be counted toward the minor if the language requirement is otherwise satisfied.
- History/Art History:
- HA 209 – Ancient Art
- HST 330 – Ancient Greek History
- HST 331 – Ancient Roman History
- HST 481 – Senior Seminar in Ancient History
- Classical Texts In Translation
- IAH 213B – Law and Literature (requires approval of the minor advisor to ensure Classics and Ancient Mediterranean-related content. Other related courses may count toward the minor with approval of the advisor.)
- ENG 324 – Readings in Epic
- Archaeology/Anthropology:
- ANP 203 – Introduction to Archaeology
- ANP 264 – Great Discoveries in Archaeology
- ANP 363 – Rise of Civilizations
- ANP 451 – European Archaeology
- ANP 455 – Archaeology of Ancient Egypt
- HA 401 – Greek Art and Archaeology
- HA 402 – Roman Art and Archaeology
- Philosophy/Religious Studies:
- MC 270 – Classical Republicanism
- PHL 210 – Ancient Greek Philosophy
- PHL 410 – Socrates and Plato Seminar
- PHL 411 – Aristotle Seminar
- PLS 371 – Classical Political Philosophy
- REL 150 – Introduction to Biblical Studies
- REL 420 – Birth of Christianity
As classical scholars are well aware, many traditions of the Greeks and Romans continue to influence our lives today. In fact, regardless of your major, there is a good chance you have studied parts of the classical world already.