Classical and Medieval Studies Minor

Classical Studies Minor Program Information

PO Box 70683
Phone: (423) 439-6668
Web Address: www.etsu.edu/cas/litlang/classicalstudiesminor/

Dr. Thomas Crofts
email: crofts@etsu.edu

The Classical and Medieval Studies Minor offers undergraduates at ETSU a platform for the study of the languages, literatures and culture of ancient Greece, Rome, the Latin Middle Ages, and the Jewish and Christian societies of the ancient Mediterranean and Middle East.

Grounded in the study of one of three languages-Ancient Greek, Latin, or Hebrew-and interdisciplinary by nature, the Classical and Medieval Studies Minor offers a rigorous, well-rounded course which, in the best tradition of the liberal arts, complements any major field of study at ETSU. Also, the study of classical languages is itself one of the most effective ways to sharpen English skills, giving polish to spelling, grammar, and rhetoric. Finally, for students applying to post-graduate programs-whether in humanities, medicine, law, or the sciences-a background in classics has been shown to strengthen one’s candidacy for admission.

With a requirement of two semesters of language study at the 2000 level, and one required special topics course, the Minor allows the student to pursue nine further credits of electives, taking courses in art, philosophy, history, religion, and literature. Thus, within its own set of requirements, the Minor may be shaped to the particular interests of the student.

Classical and Medieval Studies Minor: 18 credits

At least 9 credits must be at the 3000-level or above.

Required Courses: 9 credits

• GREK 2010 - Intermediate Ancient Greek I (3 credits) and
• GREK 2020 - Intermediate Ancient Greek II (3 credits)

• or

• LATN 2010 - Second-Year Latin (3 credits) and
• LATN 2020 - Second-Year Latin (3 credits)

• or

• Hebrew - the equivalent attainment in Hebrew (from another institution) (6 credits)

 

• LATN 4910 - Special Topics in Classical Latin (3 credits)

• or

• GREK 4910 - Special Topics in Classical Greek (3 credits)

Advisor Approved Electives: 9 credits

 Choose three (3) of the following, or as approved by the director of the minor.

• ARTH 4017 - Classical Art (3 credits)
• ARTH 4027 - Medieval Art (3 credits)
• ENGL 3280 - Mythology (3 credits)
• ENGL 3700 - The Bible as Literature (3 credits)
• ENGL 4700 - Chaucer and Medieval Literature (3 credits)
• HIST 3310 - Ancient History (3 credits)
• HIST 3311 - History of Ancient Greece (3 credits)
• HIST 3312 - History of Rome (3 credits)
• HIST 3313 - Women in the Ancient World (3 credits)
• HIST 3320 - Early Medieval and Carolingian History (3 credits)
• HIST 3321 - History of Byzantium (3 credits)
• HIST 3322 - The Middle Ages (3 credits)
• HIST 3910 - History of Christianity (3 credits)
• HIST 3911 - Ancient Religions (3 credits)
• HIST 3912 - Ancient Israel and Modern Scholarship (3 credits)
• HIST 3914 - The Historical Jesus and the Early Church (3 credits)
• HIST 3920 - History of Islam (3 credits)
• PSCI 4100 - Classical Political Philosophy (3 credits)
• PHIL 3010 - History of Ancient Philosophy (3 credits)
• PHIL 4107 - Classical Political Philosophy (3 credits)
• RELI 3240 - Hebrew Scriptures (3 credits)
• RELI 3250 - Greek Scriptures (3 credits)
• LATN 4910 - Special Topics in Classical Latin (3 credits) *
• GREK 4910 - Special Topics in Classical Greek (3 credits) *

• * LATN/GREK 4910 may be repeated for credit.

Minor Requirement

A minor is a secondary area of study outside of the major program of study with a structured curriculum composed of at least 18 credits of which at least 9 credits must be at the 3000-level or above.