Classics (BA)

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Affiliation: College of Arts and Sciences
Degree Offered: Bachelor of Arts
Minor Offered: Classical Studies

Classics is a field of study comprised of the languages, literature, history, philosophy, art, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome. The curriculum of the program is purposefully interdisciplinary and inter-divisional in nature, seeking through the participation and cooperation of many elements of the university community to provide for students as complete a view as possible of the various aspects of human life in classical antiquity. Instruction in the liberal arts has traditionally been grounded in the “Classics,” for the interdisciplinary nature of the discipline is such that students are encouraged to cultivate skills of inquiry, analysis, and communication. Consequently, the program corresponds very closely to the stated mission of Truman State University, the designated public Liberal Arts and Sciences institution for the state of Missouri.

NOTE: No grade of “D” will be accepted toward the Classics major or the Classical Studies minor.

DEPARTMENTAL HONORS IN CLASSICS

Seniors who wish to graduate with Honors in Classics must meet the following requirements:

3.50 or better overall GPA
3.50 or better GPA in the major
Excellence in Greek and/or Latin languages (demonstrated by superior achievement on the local senior translation tests, a winning placement or honorable mention on a national Eta Sigma Phi contest test, or superior performance in a course such as Latin Prose Composition).
Excellence in research (demonstrated by superior presentation of capstone, Truman Student Research Conference, or other conference or publication).
Positive contribution to the promotion of the discipline (tutoring, Classics Club, etc.).
Approval of non-abstaining faculty (Classical Studies Committee).

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:

Liberal Studies Program Requirements: 34-58 Credit Hours

Missouri Statute Requirement: 1-3 Credit Hours

Bachelor of Arts Requirements:

Intermediate proficiency in ONE foreign language: 0-6 Credit Hours

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: 33 Credit Hours

Three 300-level or higher language courses in either the Latin or Greek language sequence or two 300-level or higher language courses in either the Latin or Greek language sequence and Intermediate II in the other language sequence: 9 Credit Hours

CLAS 261 - Greek Literature in Translation Credits: 3 hours
CLAS 262 - Roman Literature in Translation Credits: 3 hours
CLAS 461 - Capstone Experience Credits: 3 hours

Complete two of the following courses:

CLAS 361 - Greek and Roman Mythology Credits: 3 hours
CLAS 362 - Classical Civilization Credits: 3 hours
CLAS 363 - Women and Gender in Antiquity Credits: 3 hours

FIELD OF EMPHASIS: 9 Credit Hours

(Choose either Option 1 or Option 2 as a field of emphasis)

Electives to Total: 124 Credit Hours

Option 1-The Ancient World

Complete three courses:

ART 327 - Egyptian Art Credits: 3 hours
**
ART 328 - The Art of Greece and Rome Credits: 3 hours
CLAS 361 - Greek and Roman Mythology Credits: 3 hours
*
CLAS 362 - Classical Civilization Credits: 3 hours
*
CLAS 363 - Women and Gender in Antiquity Credits: 3 hours
*
COMM 390 - Classical Rhetoric Credits: 3 hours
GRE 300 - Sacred Sites in Greece Credits: 6 hours
or
GRE 301 - The Sacred Feminine: Goddesses and Mortal Women in Ancient Greece Credits: 3 hours
GREK 300 - Greek Epic Poetry Credits: 3 hours
GREK 301 - Greek Drama and Lyric Poetry Credits: 3 hours
GREK 302 - Greek Prose Credits: 3 hours
GREK 303 - Hellenistic Greek Literature Credits: 3 hours
HIST 342 - Ancient Greece Credits: 3 hours
HIST 343 - Ancient Rome Credits: 3 hours
LATN 350 - Readings in Latin Literature Credits: 3 hours
LATN 351 - Vergil: Aeneid Credits: 3 hours
LATN 352 - Readings in Post-Classical Latin Credits: 3 hours
LATN 353 - Survey of Latin Historians Credits: 3 hours
LATN 354 - Readings in Latin Poetry Credits: 3 hours
LATN 355 - Readings in Latin Drama Credits: 3 hours
LATN 450 - Latin Prose Composition Credits: 3 hours
PHRE 336 - History of Philosophy I: Ancient Philosophy Credits: 3 hours
PHRE 442 - Understanding the New Testament Credits: 3 hours

Note:

*If not used in the Classical Core

**ART 327 will only count toward the Classics major for students who also receive credit for ART 328

Option 2- Late Antiquity/Medieval Studies:

Students who select this option are strongly encouraged to take LATN 352: Readings in Post-Classical Latin as one of their language courses for the Language Requirement within the Classical Core.

Complete three courses from at least two disciplines:

ART 222 - Caves to Cathedrals: European and Middle Eastern Art from Prehistory to 1400 C.E. Credits: 3 hours
ART 323 - Medieval Art Credits: 3 hours
ART 428 - Topics in Art History Credits: 3 hours
ENG 341 - Old English Literature Credits: 3 hours
ENG 342 - Medieval Literature Credits: 3 hours
GRE 300 - Sacred Sites in Greece Credits: 6 hours
(counts as 1 course; 3 additional credits may be used elsewhere.)
Or
GRE 301 - The Sacred Feminine: Goddesses and Mortal Women in Ancient Greece Credits: 3 hours
HIST 350 - Survey of Medieval Europe I Credits: 3 hours
MUSI 340 - Music History I Credits: 3 hours
PHRE 302 - Islam Credits: 3 hours
PHRE 354 - Medieval Philosophy Credits: 3 hours
PHRE 371 - History of Christian Thought I: The First 600 Years Credits: 3 hours