Drew University Department of Classics

How to Major or Minor in Classics

The Classics Department offers two majors and one minor. Lest you think you'll be the only one around, check out our list of current and past majors and minors.

Requirements for the Major

Students may major in the Classical languages or in Classical Studies. The formal statement of requirements can be found in the catalogue, but here is a different presentation of them.

Classics Major in Latin or Greek

• Four upper-level courses in either Latin or Greek (two in each, if you're doing a major with both languages)
• CL 22, Literature in translation, from the appropriate language
• One course (4 credits), selected in consultation with the adviser, from among the following:
  • Ancient history (CL 20, CL 21)
  • Classical literature, culture, or civilization courses in translation (CL 27, 28, 165)
  • Archaeology (CL 24)
  • Mythology (CL 25)
  • Greek and Roman art (ART 4)
  • European intellectual tradition ( 120, CL 136)
  • Humanities (HUM 11)
  • Ancient and medieval philosophy (PHIL 36).
  • Linguistics (Ling 10 or 120).
• CL 128, the Advanced Classics Seminar, in the spring semester of either junior or senior year (waived for those writing an Honors thesis)

Classical Studies Major

• LAT 1, 2 or GRK 1, 20 (subject to placement)
• Two courses (8 credits) of Greek or Latin at the intermediate or upper level.
• Seven courses (28 credits), selected in consultation with the adviser, from among the following, at least one of which must be upper level:
  • Additional upper-level Greek or Latin courses
  • Ancient history (CL 20, CL 21)
  • Classical literature, culture, or civilization courses in translation (CL 27, 28, 120, 165)
  • Archaeology (CL 24, ANTH 101)
  • Mythology (CL 25)
  • Greek and Roman art (ART 4)
  • European intellectual tradition (CL 120, 136)
  • Humanities (HUM 11)
  • Ancient and medieval philosophy (PHIL 36)
  • Religions of the ancient Near East (REL 169)
  • Any other appropriate independent study or special topics course. Students should consult their advisers.
• CL 128, the Advanced Classics Seminar, in the spring semester of either junior or senior year (waived for those writing an Honors thesis)

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