A major in classical civilization requires a minimum of ten courses. The requirements are as follows:

• CAS CL 101 or CL 221 and CAS CL 102 or CL 222
• five courses in classical civilization and/or classical languages
• two courses focusing on classical literature (either in translation or in the original language)
• one additional classical studies course, at the 400 level or higher, in either a classical language or a topic in classical civilization or history

With permission of the faculty advisor, up to two related courses from other departments may be counted toward this major. Refer to the list of related courses recommended by the department, following the classical studies course listing.

A major in ancient Greek requires a minimum of ten courses. The requirements are as follows:

• CAS CL 101 or CL 221
• eight courses from the offerings under ancient Greek above CAS CL 167
• one additional classical studies course, at the 400 level or higher, in either a classical language or a topic in classical civilization or history

Up to two courses in Byzantine or modern Greek above CAS CG 112 may be used to fulfill the requirements.With the permission of the faculty advisor, one course from the offerings under classical civilization may be counted toward this major.

A major in Latin requires a minimum of ten courses. The requirements are as follows:

• CAS CL 102 or CL 222
• eight courses from the offerings under Latin above CAS CL 117
• one additional classical studies course, at the 400 level or higher, in either a classical language or a topic in classical civilization or history

With the permission of the faculty advisor, one course from the offerings under classical civilization may be counted toward this major.

A major in ancient Greek and Latin requires a minimum of ten courses. The requirements are as follows:

• CAS CL 101 or CL 221 and CAS CL 102 or CL 222
• four courses in one of the two classical languages above the 100 level
• three courses in the other classical language above the 100 level
• one additional classical studies course, at the 400 level or higher, in either a classical language or a topic in classical civilization or history

With the permission of the faculty advisor, one course from the offerings under classical civilization 540 may be counted toward this major.

A major in classics and religion requires a minimum of twelve courses; six in classics and six in religion.

Classics requirements

• CAS CL 101, CL 102, CL 221, or CL 222
• CAS CL 216
• four courses at or above the 200 level chosen, in consultation with an advisor, from the offerings under classical civilization and/or classical languages.

Religion requirements

• five courses at or above the 200 level chosen, in consultation with an advisor, from courses listed under the Department of Religion
• CAS RN 495 Theoretical Approaches to the Study of Religion.

A joint major in classics and religion is especially recommended for students with a particular interest in myth studies. While this major does not require work in Greek or Latin, second- and third-year classical language courses are counted toward this major. Students are encouraged to consider the study of a classical language and reminded that both Greek and Latin fulfill the CAS language requirement. Refer to the previous section on the CAS language requirement for classics majors. Students interested in a major in classics and religion must consult an advisor in both the Department of Classical Studies and the Department of Religion.

A major in classics and philosophy requires a minimum of twelve courses: six in classics and six in philosophy.

Classics requirements

• CL 101 or CL 221
• CL 261 (Note that CL 161 and CL 162, or their equivalent, are prerequisites for enrollment in CL 261, which is the third semester of ancient Greek.)
• four other courses at or above the 200 level in classical civilization or classical languages

Philosophy requirements

• one of the following: CAS PH 100, 110, 150, 155, or 160
• PH 300
• PH 310
• two courses in philosophy at the 200 level or above
• one of the following: PH 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, or 480

Students interested in a major in classics and philosophy must consult an advisor in both the Department of Classical Studies and the Department of Philosophy.

The Department of Classical Studies offers a combined BA/MA program leading to the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and the Master of Arts (MA) degrees. Advanced-level study in one or both classical languages is required.

To fulfill the BA requirements, students must choose one of the following eligible undergraduate majors:

• Ancient Greek (1120)
• Latin (1119)
• Ancient Greek & Latin (1121)

Refer to the previous listing of each major for specific requirements.

On the MA level, students concentrate in classical studies, which has a minimum requirement of eight courses (32 credits):

• CAS CL 530 Latin Prose Composition or CAS CL 563 Greek Prose Composition
• seven additional courses at or above the 500 level offered within the Department of Classical Studies or related departments.

Students typically concentrate in either Latin or Greek. One course in Greek or Roman art or classical archaeology and one course in ancient history are recommended. Students who wish to take more than two related courses must receive department approval.

Master’s students are also required to demonstrate, by written examination, proficiency in the following:

• the translation of passages from either Greek or Latin
• the history of either Greek or Latin literature
• German or French (with consent of the department, another language may be substituted)

Requirements for both the BA and MA can be completed with a minimum of 36 courses and a maximum of 40 courses. Graduate classes can be used to meet the CAS graduation requirement of a minimum of 32 courses. Advanced placement and/or prior fulfillment of college requirements on the undergraduate level may result in the completion of the BA/MA requirements in fewer than 40 courses. The usual completion time is five years. Approved course overloads, summer study, advanced placement, and/or exemption from college requirements may allow students to complete the program in less than five years. For general information please refer to BA/MA programs. Students interested in enrolling in the BA/MA program should contact the Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Classical Studies.

The Department of Classical Studies offers minors in classical civilization, myth studies, ancient Greek, Latin, and modern Greek. Courses may be credited toward a minor only if a grade of C or higher is earned. Required courses may be exchanged for others in the curriculum with the approval of the department chairman. Students are advised to choose a minor before the end of their junior year. To develop a plan of study or for further information, contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Classical Studies.

Minor in Classical Civilization

A minor in classical civilization requires a minimum of six courses, four at or above the 200 level. The requirements are as follows:

• CAS CL 101, CL 102, CL 221, or CL 222
• four courses from the offerings under classical civilization and/or classical languages
• one course focusing on classical literature

Minor in Myth Studies

A minor in myth studies requires a minimum of six courses. The requirements are as follows:

• CAS CL 213 and CL 305
• four courses from the offerings under classical civilization or related departments with an emphasis on myth. Refer to the department’s list of recommended related courses following the classical studies course listing.

Minor in Latin

A minor in Latin requires a minimum of five courses. The requirements are as follows:

• CAS CL 102 or CL 222
• four courses from the offerings under Latin above CAS CL 117

Minor in Ancient Greek

A minor in ancient Greek requires a minimum of five courses. The requirements are as follows:

• CAS CL 101 or CL 221
• four courses from the offerings under ancient Greek above CAS CL 167

Minor in Modern Greek

A minor in modern Greek requires a minimum of five courses. The requirements are as follows:

• CAS CL 101, CL 102, CL 221, or CL 222
• four of the following courses: CAS CG 211, CG 212, CG 350, CG 356, CG 491, CG 492

Core Curriculum Courses

Students who complete both of the following courses may, with advisor approval, receive credit for one course at the 200 level toward majors and minors in classical studies:

• CAS CC 101 Core Humanities I: The Ancient World
• CAS CC 102 Core Humanities II: Late Antiquity and the Medieval World

Courses marked with a (†) satisfy divisional studies requirements.

Consult the Class Schedule for an up-to-date list of courses offered in 2010/2011. Courses in the following list are divided into four categories: classical civilization, ancient Greek, modern Greek, and Latin.

1. Classical Civilization

The following courses are given in English and are intended not only for classics majors or minors, but also for the general undergraduate population:

• †CAS CL 101 The World of Greece
• †CAS CL 102 The World of Rome
• CAS CL 202 Warfare in Antiquity
• CAS CL 206 Women in Antiquity
• †CAS CL 213 Greek and Roman Mythology
• CAS CL 216 Greek and Roman Religion
• †CAS CL 221 Greek History
• †CAS CL 222 Roman History
• †CAS CL 224 Greek Drama in Translation
• CAS CL 226 Ancient Epic in Translation
• CAS CL 229 Roman Comedy
• CAS CL 302 The Age of Augustus
• CAS CL 303 The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
• CAS CL 305 Topics in Myth
• CAS CL 309 The Classical Tradition in the Renaissance
• CAS CL 310  The Classical Tradition in Modern Literature
• CAS CL 314 Women in Ancient Rome
• CAS CL 325 Greek Tragedy and Film
• CAS CL 335 Mystery Cults in the Graeco-Roman World
• CAS CL 336 The Roman Empire
• CAS CL 401, 402 Senior Independent Work
• CAS CL 406 Advanced Topics in Classical Civilization
• CAS CL 491, 492 Directed Study in Classical Studies
• CAS CL 513 Studies in Classical Civilization
• CAS CL 540 Studies in Roman History

2. Ancient Greek

Ancient Greek may be used to fulfill the CAS foreign language requirement. Refer to the previous section on the CAS language requirement for classics concentrators.

• CAS CL 161 Beginning Greek 1
• CAS CL 162 Beginning Greek 2
• CAS CL 261 Intermediate Greek 1: Prose
• CAS CL 262 Intermediate Greek 2: Poetry
• CAS CL 391 Greek Seminar
• CAS CL 461 Advanced Greek Seminar
• CAS CL 493, 494 Directed Study in Greek
• CAS CL 502 Studies in Ancient Greek and Roman Literature
• CAS CL 561 Survey of Greek Literature I
• CAS CL 562 Survey of Greek Literature II
• CAS CL 563 Greek Prose Composition

3. Modern Greek

Modern Greek may be used to fulfill the CAS foreign language requirement. Refer to the previous section on the CAS language requirement for classics concentrators.

• CAS CG 111 Beginning Modern Greek 1
• CAS CG 112 Beginning Modern Greek 2
• CAS CG 211 Intermediate Modern Greek 1
• CAS CG 212 Intermediate Modern Greek 2
• CAS CG 350 The Modern Greek Short Story
• CAS CG 356 The Modern Greek Novel
• CAS CG 491, 492 Directed Study in Modern Greek

4. Latin

Latin may be used to fulfill the CAS foreign language requirement. Refer to the previous section on the CAS language requirement for classics concentrators.

• CAS CL 111 Beginning Latin 1
• CAS CL 112 Beginning Latin 2
• CAS CL 211 Intermediate Latin 1: Prose
• CAS CL 212 Intermediate Latin 2: Poetry
• CAS CL 351 Latin Seminar
• CAS CL 451 Advanced Latin Seminar
• CAS CL 497, 498 Directed Study in Latin
• CAS CL 521 Survey of Latin Literature I
• CAS CL 522 Survey of Latin Literature II
• CAS CL 530 Latin Prose Composition

Related Courses

The following list of related courses may be used toward a major or minor in classics with advisor approval only. Refer to the respective sections of this website for course information.

Classical Civilization and Languages Majors

• CAS AR 100 Great Discoveries in Archaeology
• CAS AR 101 Introduction to Archaeology
• CAS AR 208 Lost Languages and Decipherments
• CAS AR 230 Archaeology of Classical Civilizations
• CAS AR 232 Archaeology of Ancient Egypt
• CAS AR 330 Greek Archaeology
• CAS AR 331 Etruscan and Roman Archaeology
• CAS AH 111 Introduction to Art History I: Antiquity to Middle Ages
• CAS AH 233 The Arts of Greece
• CAS AH 234 The Art of Rome
• CAS AH 240 Medieval Art
• CAS AH 331 Arts of Archaic Greece
• CAS AH 333 Arts of Classical Greece
• CAS AH 433 Seminar: Greek Art
• CAS AH 434 Seminar: Roman Art
• CAS AH 436 Seminar: Greek and Roman Art
• CAS AH 444 Seminar: Medieval Art
• CAS HU 221 Major Authors I
• CAS HI 203 History of Medieval Europe
• CAS PH 110 Great Philosophers
• CAS PH 300 History of Ancient Philosophy
• CAS PH 403 Plato I
• CAS PH 404 Plato II
• CAS PH 405 Aristotle I
• CAS PH 406 Aristotle II
• CAS PH 407 Stoics, Epicureans, and Skeptics
• CAS RN 202 From Jesus to Christ: The Origins of Christianity
• CAS RN 301 Varieties of Early Christianity
• CAS RN 442 Approaches to the Study of Myth

Religion and Myth Studies Majors

• CAS AN 384 Anthropological Study of Religion
• CAS AN 568 Symbol, Myth, and Rite
• CAS AH 111 Introduction to Art History I: Antiquity to Middle Ages
• CAS AH 233 The Arts of Greece
• CAS AH 240 Medieval Art
• CAS AH 242 Christian Imagery in the Visual Arts, ca. 300–1350
• CAS AH 331 Arts of Archaic Greece
• CAS AH 333 Arts of Classical Greece
• CAS AH 433 Seminar: Greek Art
• CAS AH 434 Seminar: Roman Art
• CAS AH 436 Seminar: Greek and Roman Art
• CAS AH 444 Seminar: Medieval Art
• CAS RN 202 From Jesus to Christ: The Origins of Christianity
• CAS RN 301 Varieties of Early Christianity
• CAS RN 442 Approaches to the Study of Myth