Minors

The Classical Studies Department offers minors in Latin and Ancient Greek as well as an interdisciplinary minor in Ancient Civilization taught entirely in English. 

The interdisciplinary minor in Ancient Civilization introduces students to the history, literature, art, philosophy, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome. 

Students explore the world of the Greeks and Romans by reading primary texts in English translation and by studying their art and archaeological remains. Studying the Latin or Greek languages is not required

The program is recommended for students in any major who want to learn about the ancient world in a coherent program without committing to language study.

Students will:

  • investigate the deep connections between the ancient world and our own
  • confront the foreignness of Greek and Roman cultures
  • develop analytical skills that will be useful in any future career

For questions about the Minor in Ancient Civilization, including questions about the eligibility of particular courses from outside the Classics department, please contact:

The minor in Latin introduces students to one of the primary languages and literature of the ancient Mediterranean. 

Students work to master the ancient language by reading primary texts and also by studying their literary forms and contexts. The program is recommended for students in any major who want to learn about the ancient world by reading Latin sources in the original language.

Students will:

  • confront foundational texts of classical literature, history, philosophy, political science, and theology in their original form
  • develop a firm grounding in the grammar, structure, and vocabulary of ancient Latin
  • learn habits of mind and analytical skills that will be useful in any future career

For questions about the Minor in Latin, including questions about the eligibility of particular courses from outside the Classics department, please contact:

The minor in Ancient Greek introduces students to one of the primary languages and literature of the ancient Mediterranean. 

Students work to master the ancient language by reading primary texts and also by studying their literary forms and contexts. The program is recommended for students in any major who want to learn about the ancient world by reading ancient Greek sources in the original language.

Students will:

  • confront foundational texts of classical literature, history, philosophy, political science, and theology in their original form
  • develop a firm grounding in the grammar, structure, and vocabulary of ancient Greek
  • learn habits of mind and analytical skills that will be useful in any future career

For questions about the Minor in Ancient Greek, including questions about the eligibility of particular courses from outside the Classics department, please contact: