This program focuses on literature, religion, history, archaeology, and art associated with the Greek language from its earliest appearance through the golden age of the Greek city-state in the 5th century B.C. and the Roman Empire into the medieval Byzantine Empire. Greek majors who intend to continue in Classics graduate studies are strongly advised to study Latin as well. To complete the B.A., students must complete at least 120 credits, including 30 credits in the major. The major in Greek includes the reading of Greek authors and the study of ancient civilization from the broad range of courses offered at the University. The study of ancient civilization may include courses in Modern Greek, Latin, and other ancient languages, but at least one course must be concerned with ancient history, religion, art, or archaeology.
Students also complete a senior project.
Students may take any 3xxx course or above in classics, Latin, Akkadian, ancient Near Eastern studies, Aramaic, Sanskrit, Sumerian, Coptic, religions in antiquity, classical civilization, and modern Greek. Students may also take any of the above courses when cross-listed as ArtH, RelA, Hebrew, MeSt, etc. Courses above 3xxx in history and art history concerned with Greek, Roman, and some medieval topics, and archaeological courses in anthropology by arrangement with the director of undergraduate studies may also be taken. The Greek minor permits students who have satisfied the language requirement in Greek to read ancient authors and to expand their knowledge of ancient civilization. The information in online catalogs and other University publications or announcements is subject to change without notice.