Classical Humanities Major
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Classical Humanities (CLHU) major engages students who have an interest in the enduring purchase of topics and themes from classical antiquity. CLHU embraces a wide range of areas such as art, history, religion, archaeology, literature, mythology, and Greek and Latin languages. There is no language requirement in the Classical Humanities major, but students are encouraged to use core language requirements as an opportunity to complement their CLHU studies. The major aim is for students to encounter in the culture of classical antiquity the diversity of the ancient world and to gain an awareness of the ongoing influence of classical antiquity on contemporary culture.
Major requirements include
- 3 hours in ancient history (CLAS 120, 121, 160, 161)
- 3 hours in mythology (CLAS 240, 241, 242, 245)
- 3 hours in Classical Literature and the Moral Imagination (CLAS 205)
- 3 hours in classical culture (CLAS 336, 339)
- 3 hours in upper-level Greco-Roman history (CLAS 310)
- 3 hours in Classics and Moderns (CLAS 380)
- 1 hour senior capstone project (CLAS 397)
- and 12 hours of electives in Classics, Greek, and/or Latin.
To earn a minor in classical humanities, students must complete 18 hours of classical culture courses. In addition, a 2.500 cumulative average must be maintained in the classical culture courses.
The block schedule incorporates the New Core Curriculum requirements and is just one example of how to structure courses for a classical humanities major. You should see your Classical Humanities advisor each semester to work out the schedule that best suits your needs and interests. Note that most CLAS courses also fulfill core requirements, including some flags (some examples below have asterisks). This means that a second major with classical humanities (e.g. English, Psychology, Biology, Economics) is easy to accomplish.