Classical Studies A.B.
Coordinator: Professor Meinking
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 major 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.
The major requires completion of 40 s.h.
Ancient Civilizations Focus
The following courses are required: 8 s.h.
Students must take 4 sh of Directed Research over the course of 1 to 2 years.
Distribution Requirement
Students must take 32 s.h. from at least 2 of the 3 areas (Ancient Languages, Culture & Society, Classical Connections), of which 20 s.h. must be at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Ancient Languages
| LAT1010 | Introduction to Roman Culture and Language I | 4 sh |
| LAT1020 | Introduction to Roman Culture and Language II | 4 sh |
| LAT2010 | Reading the Roman World I | 4 sh |
| LAT2020 | Reading the Roman World II | 4 sh |
| LAT3110 | Latin Language Tutorial | 1-4 sh |
| LAT4110 | Latin Language Tutorial | 1-4 sh |
| GRK1010 | Ancient and Biblical Greek I | 4 sh |
| GRK1020 | Ancient and Biblical Greek II | 4 sh |
Culture & Society
Students may select from the following courses in the area of Culture & Society:
| ARH2100 | Art History of the Ancient World | 4 sh |
| ARH2110 | Art History of the Medieval and Premodern World | 4 sh |
| ENG3210 | Renaissance Literature | 4 sh |
| ENG3220 | Enlightenment Appetites | 4 sh |
| GBL2460 | Greece: Classics in Context: Ancient Greece | 4 sh |
| GBL2490 | Italy's Heritage: Past is Present | 4 sh |
| HST3260 | History of Ancient Greece | 4 sh |
| HST3270 | History of the Roman Republic and Empire | 4 sh |
| HST3280 | Ancient Heroes | 4 sh |
| CLA2430 | Culture of Ancient Rome | 2 sh |
| CLA2260 | Culture of Ancient Greece | 2 sh |
| PHL3310 | Ancient Philosophy | 4 sh |
| REL1840 | Christianity and Power | 4 sh |
| REL1850 | Jewish Traditions | 4 sh |
| REL1310 | Jewish Biblical Literature in Context | 4 sh |
| REL1320 | Early Christian Literature in Context | 4 sh |
| REL3250 | The Apocalyptic Imagination, Ancient and Modern | 4 sh |
| REL3260 | Sex Lives of Saints: Sex, Gender, and Ancient Mediterranean Religions | 4 sh |
| REL3270 | Messiahs, Martyrs and Memory | 4 sh |
Classical Connections
Students may select from the following courses in the area of Classical Connections:
*3000 or 4000-level courses in ARB, CHN, FRE, GER, HEB, ITL, and SPN with approval from Coordinator
| ARH3330 | Jewish, Christian, & Islamic Cultures: Contact & Conflict | 4 sh |
| COR3570 | Rome | 4 sh |
| ENG2210 | British Literature Before 1800 | 4 sh |
| ENG2250 | African-American Literature Before 1945 | 4 sh |
| ENG3210 | Renaissance Literature | 4 sh |
| HST1110 | Making of the West to 1500 | 4 sh |
| MUS3401 | The Music of Ancient Times through Baroque | 4 sh |
| POL1200 | Political Theory | 4 sh |
| POL3020 | Democracy and its Critics | 4 sh |
Ancient Languages Focus
A minimum of 20 s.h. for this focus must be taken at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Ancient Languages Requirement
Students must take 16 s.h. of Latin or Greek above the 1000-level.
Distribution Requirement
Students must take 16 s.h. from the areas listed below (Culture & Society and/or Classical Connections).
The following courses are required: 8 s.h.
Students must take 4 sh of Directed Research over the course of 1 to 2 years.
Culture & Society
Students may select from the following courses in the area of Culture & Society:
| ARH2100 | Art History of the Ancient World | 4 sh |
| ARH2110 | Art History of the Medieval and Premodern World | 4 sh |
| ENG3210 | Renaissance Literature | 4 sh |
| ENG3220 | Enlightenment Appetites | 4 sh |
| GBL2460 | Greece: Classics in Context: Ancient Greece | 4 sh |
| GBL2490 | Italy's Heritage: Past is Present | 4 sh |
| HST3260 | History of Ancient Greece | 4 sh |
| HST3270 | History of the Roman Republic and Empire | 4 sh |
| HST3280 | Ancient Heroes | 4 sh |
| CLA2430 | Culture of Ancient Rome | 2 sh |
| CLA2260 | Culture of Ancient Greece | 2 sh |
| PHL3310 | Ancient Philosophy | 4 sh |
| REL1840 | Christianity and Power | 4 sh |
| REL1850 | Jewish Traditions | 4 sh |
| REL1310 | Jewish Biblical Literature in Context | 4 sh |
| REL1320 | Early Christian Literature in Context | 4 sh |
| REL3250 | The Apocalyptic Imagination, Ancient and Modern | 4 sh |
| REL3260 | Sex Lives of Saints: Sex, Gender, and Ancient Mediterranean Religions | 4 sh |
| REL3270 | Messiahs, Martyrs and Memory | 4 sh |
Classical Connections
Students may select from the following courses in the area of Classical Connections:
*3000 or 4000-level courses in ARB, CHN, FRE, GER, HEB, ITL, and SPN with approval from Coordinator
| ARH3330 | Jewish, Christian, & Islamic Cultures: Contact & Conflict | 4 sh |
| COR3570 | Rome | 4 sh |
| ENG2210 | British Literature Before 1800 | 4 sh |
| ENG2250 | African-American Literature Before 1945 | 4 sh |
| ENG3210 | Renaissance Literature | 4 sh |
| HST1110 | Making of the West to 1500 | 4 sh |
| MUS3401 | The Music of Ancient Times through Baroque | 4 sh |
| POL1200 | Political Theory | 4 sh |
| POL3020 | Democracy and its Critics | 4 sh |
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the major in classical studies,
1. Students will learn how to apply critical thinking skills in their reading, writing, and in-class engagement
2. Students will learn how to 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)
3. Students will learn how to effectively communicate their thoughts, ideas, research, etc. to an array of audiences in both oral and written forms
4. Students will be able to identify and articulate the diversity (linguistic, political, cultural, religious, ethnic, etc.) of the ancient Mediterranean world
5. Students will learn how to take leadership of shared projects and how to collaborate with peers
6. Students will gain an enhanced appreciation of and sensitivity to cultural difference, and identify forms of intercultural discourse that provide context to a modern global society
7. Students will be able to identify, analyze, critique, and articulate how the ancient Mediterranean world has been appropriated in modern constructs of “Western Civilization”
8. Students will learn how to develop and complete an original research project, using evidence and methodologies from a range of disciplines
Total Credit Hours: 40