In addition to the general requirements that all College of Arts and Science students must require, students with a major in Classics & Religion must also complete the following requirements.

Students interested in a major in Classics & Religion must consult an advisor in both the Department of Classical Studies and the Department of Religion. 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.

A minimum of twelve courses: six from Classics and six from Religion, all with a grade of C or better.

Classics requirements:

  1. One course in Greek History/Civilization or Roman History/Civilization
    • CL101 World of Greece
    • CL102 World of Rome
    • CL321 Greek History
    • CL322 Roman History
    • CG101 World of Modern Greece
  2. CL216 Greek & Roman Mythology
  3. Four courses in Classical Civilization and/or Classical Languages (at or above the 200 level)
    • View Classical Civilization and/or Classical Language courses here.

Religion requirements:

  1. CAS RN200 Theoretical Approaches to the Study of Religion
  2. Five courses at or above the 200 level chosen, in consultation with an advisor

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Demonstrate a broad understanding of the history and culture of ancient Greece and Rome.
  2. Read with comprehension works of ancient Greek and/or Latin poetry and prose, either in the original or in English translation, demonstrating understanding of genre, style, and cultural context.
  3. Communicate clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing, ideas about the ancient world and its products.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the influence of classical culture on other historical periods.
Revised Fall 2023