Apr 28, 2026

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Classics Major, BA - Classical Languages Concentration

The B.A. Major Concentration in Classical languages consists of 30 or 31 hours. The required core of the major is CLAS 299* . Students select one course from CLAS 112 , CLAS 122 , or any Classics course numbered 200 or above (excluding CLAS 273 ). 18 hours must be chosen from any 200-level or above Latin or Greek language courses. 6 hours may be from any Classics course numbered 200 or above (excluding CLAS 273 ) or from HIME 382 , HIME 400 , PHIL 320* .

College Requirements

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Major Requirements

The concentration in Classical Languages consists of 30 or 31 hours.

Complete:

CLAS 299* - Research Practicum in Classics 3 Credit Hours

Select one:

CLAS 112 - Beginning Latin II 4 Credit Hours
CLAS 122 - Beginning Ancient Greek II 4 Credit Hours
Any 200-level or above Classics course (except CLAS 273 ).

Choose six:

CLAS 251 - Intermediate Latin I 3 Credit Hours
CLAS 252* - Intermediate Latin II 3 Credit Hours
CLAS 261 - Intermediate Greek: Grammar Review and Readings 3 Credit Hours
CLAS 264* - Intermediate Greek: Epic Poetry 3 Credit Hours
CLAS 351* - Latin Prose 3 Credit Hours
CLAS 352* - Latin Poetry 3 Credit Hours
CLAS 401* - Greek Poetry 3 Credit Hours
CLAS 402* - Greek Prose 3 Credit Hours
CLAS 405 - Selected Readings from Greek Literature 3 Credit Hours
CLAS 406 - Selected Readings from Greek Literature 3 Credit Hours
CLAS 414 - Latin Prose Composition 3 Credit Hours
CLAS 431 - Selected Readings from Latin Literature 3 Credit Hours
CLAS 432 - Selected Readings from Latin Literature 3 Credit Hours
CLAS 435 - Medieval Latin 3 Credit Hours
CLAS 471 - Special Topics in Medieval Latin Literature 3 Credit Hours

Choose two courses:

ANTH 403 - Archaeology and History of Mesopotamia 3 Credit Hours
Any 200-level or above Classics courses (except CLAS 273 ).
HIME 382 - Archaeology of Ancient Israel 3 Credit Hours
HIME 400 - Archaeology and History of Mesopotamia 3 Credit Hours
HIME 486 - Studies in the Ancient Near East 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 320* - Ancient Western Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
REST 312* - Early Judaism 3 Credit Hours
REST 321* - New Testament and Christian Origins 3 Credit Hours
* Meets Volunteer Core Requirements .