Classical Studies

College of Arts & Sciences

  • The World of Greece

    CAS CL 101

    The literature, philosophy, art, and culture of ancient Greece. Topics covered include the emergence of epic poetry; art and lyric in the Archaic Age; drama, architecture, philosophy, and political developments of classical Athens and Greece. All texts in translation. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Historical Consciousness, Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260

    Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)

    B1 (IND) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop Dates
    Course Start DateMonday, June 30, 2025
    Last day to addMonday, July 7, 2025
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeMonday, July 7, 2025
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeThursday, July 24, 2025
    Course End DateFriday, August 8, 2025
    Location: CAS 218      ... Open Seats
    Jackie Reynolds

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  • Topics in Myth

    CAS CL 305

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., CAS WR 100 or WR 120) - Topic for summer 2025: Ancient Myth and Allegory. Looks at Greek myths and how ancient philosophers, Jews, and Christians read them. In class, we will discuss the myths themselves and the range of strategies used by ancient interpreters to make sense of them. Students will read selections in translation from texts from c. 500 BCE to 250 CE. Selections will include philosophical readings of the Odyssey; Orphic and Gnostic theogonies; and Jewish and Christian allegorical interpretations of the Hebrew Bible. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Writing-Intensive Course, Research and Information Literacy. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260

    Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)

    A1 (IND) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 1:30-4 pm Add & Drop Dates
    Course Start DateTuesday, May 20, 2025
    Last day to addTuesday, May 27, 2025
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeTuesday, May 27, 2025
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeThursday, June 12, 2025
    Course End DateFriday, June 27, 2025
    Location: BRB 121      ... Open Seats
    Brayden Hirsch
    Topic: Ancient Myth and Allegory

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