Classical Studies Minor

Co-Coordinator: Eva Carrara
Co-Coordinator: Maria Harvey
Phone: (540) 568-4673 or (540) 762-6407
Email: carrarem@jmu.edu; harveymx@jmu.edu

Website: http://www.jmu.edu/classicalstudies/

The minor in classical studies explores the languages, literature, culture, philosophy, history, religion, and art of the ancient Mediterranean world and its reception. The requirement is successful completion of 18 credits chosen from the following courses offered by participating academic units. Students who take Latin or Greek may apply up to 12 credit hours to the minor. In addition to the list of courses below, students may also count relevant Summer Study Abroad courses and the Madison Art Collection Internship toward the minor with the prior approval of the relevant faculty and the Classical Studies Minor Coordinator.

Required Courses

Choose one of the following: 3 Credit Hours

HUM 250. Foundations of Western Culture [C2HQC] Credits: 3.00 (The Greek Experience)
HUM 250 . Foundations of Western Culture [C2HQC] Credits: 3.00 (The Roman Experience)
HUM 250 . Foundations of Western Culture [C2HQC] Credits: 3.00 (The Ancient Mediterranean)

Choose five of the following: 15 Credit Hours

GRK 101. Elementary Greek I Credits: 3.00 - 4.00
GRK 102. Elementary Greek II Credits: 3.00 - 4.00
GRK 231. Intermediate Greek I Credits: 3.00
GRK 232. Intermediate Greek II Credits: 3.00
LAT 101. Elementary Latin I Credits: 3.00 - 4.00
LAT 102. Elementary Latin II Credits: 3.00 - 4.00
LAT 231. Intermediate Latin I Credits: 3.00
LAT 232. Intermediate Latin II Credits: 3.00
ARTH 205. Survey of World Art I: Prehistoric to Renaissance [C2VPA] Credits: 3.00
ARTH 424. Arts of Ancient Egypt Credits: 3.00
CLAS 100. Latin and Greek Roots of English Words Credits: 3.00
CLAS 266. Greek and Roman Classics in Translation Credits: 3.00
CLAS 338. Roman Religion Credits: 3.00
CLAS 360. Topics in Greek and Roman Culture Credits: 3.00
ENG 305. Mythology Credits: 3.00
HIST 101. World History to 1500 [C2HQC] Credits: 3.00
HIST 369. Greek History, 3000 BC-AD 267 Credits: 3.00
HIST 370. Byzantine Empire Credits: 3.00
HIST 391. Travel Studies Seminar Credits: 3.00
HIST 467. The Roman Republic Credits: 3.00
HIST 325. The Roman Empire Credits: 3.00
HIST 489. Selected Topics in World History Credits: 3.00
PHIL 340. Ancient Greek Philosophy Credits: 3.00
PHIL 460. Topics in Classical Philosophy Credits: 3.00
POSC 310. Ancient Political Theory: Classical Greek Political Philosophy to Roman Stoicism Credits: 3.00
REL 333. Angels, Demons and Dreams in Ancient Judaism and Christianity Credits: 3.00
REL 460. Topics in Ancient Jewish and Early Christian Literature Credits: 3.00

Classical Studies Minor

Required Courses

Choose one of the following: 3 Credit Hours

Choose five of the following: 15 Credit Hours

Total: 18 Credit Hours