Classical Studies (Minor)

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This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2023–Spring 2024 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.

Minor in Classical Studies

Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department: Classical and Modern Languages 
Academic Plan Code(s): CLSTMIN

The Classical Studies Minor program is designed to allow students to combine Greek and Latin language classes with classes taught in English which focus on the ancient world. Engagement in this interdisciplinary approach to Classics will broaden your education generally and is a wonderful first step toward further study at the graduate level.

Program Requirements

6 hours at the 200 level in Latin or Greek6
Select four of the following:12
Selected Readings
Selected Readings II
Latin Prose Composition
Advanced Greek I
Advanced Greek II
Ancient Through Medieval Art - AH
Ancient Mediterranean World
Ancient Greece
The Roman World
Greek and Roman Culture
Ancient Greek and Roman Cultures
Greek Mythology
Masterpieces of Ancient Greece - WR
Masterpieces of Ancient Rome - WR
Philosophy in the Ancient Greek & Roman World
Minimum Total Hours18

At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.