Classical Studies Minor
Classical Studies offers an interdisciplinary lens into the languages, history, cultures, and enduring relevance of the ancient Mediterranean world and beyond. Students both explore “classical” ideas and practices as well as investigate the ways in which diverse traditions inform our present socio-historic moment. A minor in Classical Studies serves as a valuable complement to many fields and prepares students for life beyond Elon by enhancing skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, intercultural competency, and communication. Students must choose between a focus in Ancient Civilizations or a focus in Ancient Languages.
Requirements: Ancient Civilizations Focus
Classical Mythology: 4 sh
Area Courses: 16 sh
Choose 16 hours from courses in at least 2 of 3 areas: Ancient Languages, Culture & Society, or Classical Connections. Please consult the list below to see which courses count in which areas. Other courses may count toward the minor as approved by the Coordinator. At least 8 hours must be from the 3000 level or higher.
Ancient Languages
| LAT 1010 | Introduction to Roman Culture and Language I | 4 sh |
| LAT 1020 | Introduction to Roman Culture and Language II | 4 sh |
| LAT 2010 | Reading the Roman World I | 4 sh |
| LAT 2020 | Reading the Roman World II | 4 sh |
| LAT 3110 | Latin Language Tutorial | 1-4 sh |
| LAT 4110 | Latin Language Tutorial | 1-4 sh |
| GRK 1010 | Ancient and Biblical Greek I | 4 sh |
| GRK 1020 | Ancient and Biblical Greek II | 4 sh |
Culture and Society
| ARH 2100 | Art History of the Ancient World | 4 sh |
| ARH 2110 | Art History of the Medieval and Premodern World | 4 sh |
| CLA 2260 | Culture of Ancient Greece | 2 sh |
| CLA 2430 | Culture of Ancient Rome | 2 sh |
| ENG 3200 | Classical Literature | 4 sh |
| ENG 3210 | Renaissance Literature | 4 sh |
| GBL 2460 | Greece: Classics in Context: Ancient Greece | 4 sh |
| GBL 2490 | Italy's Heritage: Past is Present | 4 sh |
| HST 3260 | History of Ancient Greece | 4 sh |
| HST 3270 | History of the Roman Republic and Empire | 4 sh |
| HST 3280 | Ancient Heroes | 4 sh |
| PHL 3310 | Ancient Philosophy | 4 sh |
| REL 1310 | Jewish Biblical Literature in Context | 4 sh |
| REL 1320 | Early Christian Literature in Context | 4 sh |
| REL 1840 | Christianity and Power | 4 sh |
| REL 1850 | Debating Jewish Traditions | 4 sh |
| REL 3250 | The Apocalyptic Imagination, Ancient and Modern | 4 sh |
| REL 3260 | Sex Lives of Saints: Sex, Gender, and Ancient Mediterranean Religions | 4 sh |
| REL 3270 | Messiahs, Martyrs and Memory | 4 sh |
Classical Connections
3000/4000-level courses in ARB, CHN, FRE, GER, HEB, ITL, and SPN with approval from Coordinator
Total Credit Hours: 20
Requirements: Ancient Languages Focus
Classical Mythology: 4 sh
Ancient Languages : 16 sh
Take 16 sh of Latin and/or Ancient Greek above the 1000-level. 8 sh of minor coursework must be taken at or above the 3000-level.
| LAT 1010 | Introduction to Roman Culture and Language I | 4 sh |
| LAT 1020 | Introduction to Roman Culture and Language II | 4 sh |
| LAT 1020 | Introduction to Roman Culture and Language II | 4 sh |
| LAT 2020 | Reading the Roman World II | 4 sh |
| LAT 3110 | Latin Language Tutorial | 1-4 sh |
| LAT 4110 | Latin Language Tutorial | 1-4 sh |
| GRK 1010 | Ancient and Biblical Greek I | 4 sh |
| GRK 1020 | Ancient and Biblical Greek II | 4 sh |
Total Credit Hours: 20
Program Outcomes
SLO 1 - Critical Thinking. Students will apply critical thinking skills in their reading, writing, and in-class engagement
SLO 2 - Analysis. Students will interpret (analyze, reflect on, discuss, write about) primary sources of various types either in English or in a target language (e.g. Latin, Ancient Greek)
SLO 3 - Communication. Students will effectively communicate their thoughts, ideas, research, etc. to an array of audiences in both oral and written forms
SLO 4 - Research. Students will develop and complete an original research project, using evidence and methodologies from a range of disciplines
SLO 5 - Diversity. Students will identify and articulate the diversity (linguistic, political, cultural, religious, ethnic, etc.) of the ancient Mediterranean world