Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies

Classical studies is at the root of Ignatian education and provides the student with a truly liberal educational experience. The foundations of western civilization, philosophy, religion, art, and culture derive from the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome. Classical studies examines every area of society in some way and provides the framework and depth that students need to understand and evaluate the present. Whether studying the original languages of Latin or Greek, texts in translation, or the ancient arts and cultures, the student learns to interpret various types of texts and media and thereby develops the ability to understand and analyze the various modes of expression and communication from antiquity. Not only does work in classical studies foster reading and writing skills, but it also sharpens skills in critical thinking and critical analysis. Students will enhance their abilities to analyze complex developments and synthesize materials from numerous sources.

Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies consists of 36 credit hours of study. The student completes a minimum of 18 hours of study in either Latin or Greek; the remaining 18 hours consist of additional courses in Latin or Greek, courses in classical humanities, and/or designated courses from related fields like history, philosophy, and religious studies. The major is very flexible and can be tailored to the student’s needs, whether he/she chooses to attend graduate school, teach at the secondary level, or enter some other area of postgraduate study like medicine or law. Students are encouraged to take a minor in related areas like those mentioned above. We are especially committed to preparing students to teach Latin on the secondary level to meet the growing need for dedicated middle and high school Latin teachers.

View the Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL) for this major

Freshman		Fall	Spring
Major	A100--A101 of Language	3	3
Adjunct/Electives		3	3
Common Curriculum		9	9
Semester Totals		15	15
Total		30

 

Sophomore		Fall	Spring
Major	A200--A400 Level	3	3
Adjunct/Electives		6	6
Common Curriculum		6	6
Semester Totals		15	15
Total		30

 

Junior	Fall	Spring
Major	6	6
Adjunct/Electives	3	3
Common Curriculum	6	6
Semester Totals	15	15
Total	30

 

Senior	Fall	Spring
Major	6	7
Adjunct/Electives	6	6
Common Curriculum	3	3
Semester Totals	15	16
Total	31

 

Total Course Hours:	121

Minor Requirements

A minor in Classical Studies consists of 24 hours of study. Twelve hours consist of study in either Latin or Greek and 12 hours of study in classical humanities or related fields, which are selected by the student and adviser.

Requirements for the Classical Studies Minor

• 4 semesters of Latin or 4 semesters of Greek*
• 4 semesters of a combination of:
  • Classical Humanities courses
  • Religious Studies courses (select pre-modern courses)
  • Philosophy courses (select pre-modern courses)
  • Latin
  • Greek
  • Select other pre-modern courses (World Theatre I, Ancient and Medieval Pol. Thought, Ancient History, Greek and Roman Social History, Medieval Art and the like -- check with the minor advisor)

* If you tested out of A100 or A101, you may substitute non-languages courses for these classes

Total - 24 hours