Classical Civilizations (CLCV)
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The program in Classical Civilizations allows students to investigate Greek and Roman cultures and their social, political, historical, artistic and intellectual legacy. The program encourages the study of classical antiquity through the offerings of several departments and thus from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
The program in Classical Civilizations is not a major. Courses applied toward requirements of Classical Civilizations may also be counted toward requirements that will satisfy other programs, majors, or minors.
Program Requirements
Students are encouraged to study abroad with an approved program which offers coursework and travel opportunities related to the classical past.
The Classical Civilizations program requires 18 credit hours. Courses are divided into two groups to ensure that students take a breadth of courses engaging in different traditions and methods of inquiry. A maximum of 9 credit hours may be earned in any one discipline.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Group A: Art, Literature, Philosophy and Religion | 6 | |
| Select two courses from the following: | ||
| History of Western Art I | ||
| Ancient & Classical Art | ||
| Ancient Western Philosophy | ||
| Ancient Cosmology & Worldview | ||
| The New Testament | ||
| The Historical Jesus | ||
| Lost Christianities | ||
| Archeology and the Bible | ||
| Greek & Roman Drama | ||
| Group B: Government and History | 6 | |
| Select two courses from the following: | ||
| Classical Political Thought | ||
| Rome in the Late Republic | ||
| Periclean Athens | ||
| The Early History of Rome | ||
| The World of Alexander the Great | ||
| The Roman Empire | ||
| Warfare in the Ancient World | ||
| The Early and High Middle Ages (400-1200) | ||
| Electives | 6 | |
Select 6 additional credit hours from Groups A and B | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |