Classics (CLASS.BA)

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History, Political Science, and Humanities

Classics is a humanities major with specific focus on major thinkers of ancient cultures and their influence on western civilization. Particular attention is paid to Greek and Roman cultures.

Degree Checklist

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General Education Requirements - Total Hours: 32-38

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Student majoring in Classics will take HUMN-201, 202,  and 301 in the general education core.

The Intermediate Foreign Language requirement (6 hours) is fulfilled by Latin and Greek in the Specialty Area.

Specialty Area Requirements - Total Hours: 9

HUMN 302 - Modern Western Culture Credit Hours: 3

An integrative survey of the historic foundations of Western culture and its artistic, dramatic, literary and musical representations from c. 1850 to the present.

Prerequisites

ENGL-105, ENGL-106, or ENGL-110
CLAS 345 - Humanities Methodology and Research Credit Hours: 3

This course will examine different strategic methodologies for understanding the human condition as it has been represented by the various humanities disciplines throughout western culture, from the ancient period to the modern age. The course will equip students with a firm grasp of research skills necessary for studying classics at the graduate level. This course is required for all Classics majors.

Prerequisites

HUMN-201
CLAS 495 - Christianity and the Humanities Credit Hours: 3

This course is intended to define the humanities in the context of worldviews and explore one's calling to and practice of the humanities from a Christian perspective.

Prerequisites

HUMN-201, THEO-230

Collateral Requirement - Total Hours: 3

PHIL 341 - Major Thinkers in Ancient Philosophy Credit Hours: 3

This course offers an in-depth treatment of selected major philosophers of ancient Western philosophy.

Prerequisites

PHIL-241 

or

PLSC 371 - Ancient Political Philosophy Credit Hours: 3

A focused study of key themes of political theory (power, authority, legitimacy, obligation, citizenship, etc.) in major ancient philosophers and thinkers. Offered as part of the Political Theory sequence.

Latin - Total Hours: 12

At least 12 hours in Latin at the Intermediate (300) level or higher.  Most students will begin with LATN 211/212 which do not count toward the 12 hour major requirement.

LATN 311 - Intermediate Latin I Credit Hours: 3

LATN 311 is an introduction to the works of major authors of Latin prose, which deepens facility in the identification of morphological and syntactical features of the Latin Language, as well as ease of translation of these works.  The primary goal of this class is facility in reading and analyzing Latin prose literature in it's original language.

Prerequisites

LATN 211 and 212
LATN 312 - Intermediate Latin II Credit Hours: 3

LATN 312 is an introduction to the works of major authors of Latin Poetry, which deepens facility in the identification of morphological and syntactical features of the Latin Language, as well as ease of translation of these works. The primary goal of this class is reading proficiency in classical Latin poetry.

Prerequisites

LATN, 211, 212, 311
LATN 494 - Advanced Reading in Latin Credit Hours: 3

A course dedicated to furthering proficiency in Latin translation through sustained engagement with a single major author or genre/theme of Latin literature (classical or medieval).  The primary goal is to expand and deepen a student's philological skills through translation and analysis of Latin texts.

Prerequisites

LATN-312

Greek - Total Hours: 6

At lease 6 hours in Greed at the Intermediate (300) level or higher  Most student will begin with GREK-211/212 which do not count toward the 6 hour major requirement.

GREK 311 - Intermediate New Testament Greek Credit Hours: 3

A continuation of GREK-212. Special attention is given to the handling of irregular verbs; more in-depth readings in Greek will be assigned.

Prerequisites

GREK-212.
GREK 312 - Intermediate New Testament Greek Credit Hours: 3

A continuation of GREK-311. A course in reading New Testament Greek, beginning with the simpler portions and advancing to more difficult areas of text.

Prerequisites

GREK-311.
GREK 494 - Advanced Reading in Classical Greek Credit Hours: 3

A course dedicated to furthering proficiency in Greek and expanding students' knowledge of Greek beyond the limits of Koine Greek.  This task will be performed through sustained engagement with a single major author or genre/theme of classical literature (classical or Roman "classicizing" texts).  The primary goal is to expand and deepen a student's philological skills through translation and analysis of Greek texts.

Prerequisites

GREK-212

Classical World Electives - Total Hours: 15

CLAS 351 - The Age of Pericles: Greek Thought & Literature Credit Hours: 3

An intermediate level course dedicated to the investigation of the literature and ideas that flourished during the high point of the classical period of ancient Greece (roughly the second half of the fifth century BC).  The primary goal of this course is to provide a solid grounding in one of the greatest epochs of intellectual and literary history in the world. 

Prerequisites

HUMN-201, ENGL-110
CLAS 353 - Late Antiquity Credit Hours: 3

An intermediate level course dedicated to the period known as Late Antiquity (which includes the era sometimes called the Later Roman Empire, Early Byzantium, or the early medieval period) and investigation of the literature and ideas that flourished during this complex period of world history.  The course begins with the so-called "Third Century Crisis" and reaches to the time of Justinian (6th century AD) and the survival of the Roman Empire in the East. 

Prerequisites

HUMN-201, ENGL-110
CLAS 493 - Special Topics in Classics Credit Hours: 3

Courses presenting various topics and themes in Classics. The courses will focus on learning content from an interdisciplinary style, incorporating such areas as philosophy, political theory, classical languages, and history. Repeatable for credit.
HIST 440 - The History of Russia Credit Hours: 3

This course presents a general summary of Russian history from early times through the revolutions of 1917. Topics addressed will include the political, social, cultural, and spiritual development of Russia. Particular emphasis will be placed on the impact of the significant individuals of Russian history and how they influence the nation's development. 
PHIL 341 - Major Thinkers in Ancient Philosophy Credit Hours: 3

This course offers an in-depth treatment of selected major philosophers of ancient Western philosophy.

Prerequisites

PHIL-241 
PLSC 371 - Ancient Political Philosophy Credit Hours: 3

A focused study of key themes of political theory (power, authority, legitimacy, obligation, citizenship, etc.) in major ancient philosophers and thinkers. Offered as part of the Political Theory sequence.

General Electives - Total Hours: 18-28

Total Hours in Program: 120

* A minimum grade of C  in all CLAS, LATN, and GREK classes for all Classics majors is required.  Any classes with grades lower than C could still be used to fulfill general elective requirements.