PLEASE NOTE: the Greece program is currently under review. In the review interim, students may complete the Classical Studies minor through a combination of credits from a study abroad program in Greece and elective courses on campus. For example, a student might obtain 3-4 credits from a study abroad program in Greece and 2 credits from on-campus electives (for electives, see ‘COURSE DESCRIPTIONS’ and below). Students may also obtain 1 on-campus credit through tutorial work or a research project (these options require approval of program chair).
Classical Studies Minor
No Major is available
The study of classical civilizations-spanning the Bronze Age through the Classical Period and into the Byzantine Era-offers a fascinating exploration of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. Through the Classical Studies Minor, students delve into the art, literature, history, and thought of these influential cultures, which form the foundation of Western civilization.
Requirements for the Minor:
The student must achieve at least 6 credits. A grade of C- or better must be earned in all courses counted toward the minor. Courses taken Pass-No Pass may count towards the minor if the grade originally earned is "C-" or better.
There is no language requirement for the minor, but for interested students tutorials in Latin and Greek are available.
Three Core Courses
- HIST 204/CLAS 211: Roman History
- ENGL 210: Gods, Monsters, & Questing Humanity
- PHIL 290: Ancient Greek Philosophy OR COMM/CLAS 250: Classical Rhetorical Tradition OR THTR/ENGL 230: World Performance I
Three electives from the list below (must be from at least two different departments)
- ARTH/RELG 205: All that Glitters: Byzantine Art
- ARTH 210: Art of the Ancient Mediterranean World
- ARTH 220: History of Architecture
- ARTH 323: Monuments and memory
- COMM/CLAS 250: Classical Rhetorical Tradition
- ENGL/RELG 202: Bible as Literature
- HIST 110: Global Change: The Power of History
- HIST 210: Greek History
- HIST/RELG 282/GSWS 232: Pre-Modem Body
- PHIL/SOAN/CLAS 262: History of Social Thought
- PHIL/CLAS 290: Ancient Greek Philosophy
- PHIL 430: Plato, Kant, Freud
- RELG 175: Early Christianity
- RELG 231: Global Astrologies and Religion
- RELG 244: Death and Afterlife in the Ancient World
- THTR/ENGL 230: World Performance I
Students pursuing the Classical Studies Minor can enrich their academic experience by incorporating coursework from a variety of study abroad programs offered through Lake Forest College. Additionally, they may undertake tutorials that include significant content relevant to the minor, provided they receive approval from the program chair.