Programs
Loyola Marymount University
University Hall
One LMU Drive, Suite 3700
Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659
t. (310) 338-5706
f. (310) 338-1947
Faculty
Dr. Katerina Zacharia, Chair
kzacharia@lmu.edu
Dr. Ethan Adams
eadams4@lmu.edu
Dr. Matthew Dillon
mdillon@lmu.edu
Dr. William Fulco, SJ
wfulco@lmu.edu
Dr. Wafik Nasry, SJ
wnasry@lmu.edu
Part-time Faculty
Dr. Shanna Kennedy-Quigley
Shanna.Kennedy-Quigley@lmu.edu
Matthew Schaeffer
mschaeff@lmu.edu
Dr. Elizabeth Waraksa
ewaraksa@library.ucla.edu
Dr. Chiara Sulprizio
csulpriz@ucla.edu
Objectives
The study of Greek and Latin language and literature, the foundation of the Western humanistic and scientific traditions, offers the student a well-rounded liberal arts education. It is also a practical study/ The student receives an excellent preparation not only for the graduate study of Classics, Theology, or Comparative Literature, but also for professional school in law, medicine, or business. Major Programs The Department of Classics and Archaeology offers a variety of majors: Classics, Greek, Latin, and Classical Civilizations. The Classics major offers a traditional training in both Greek and Latin language and literature (in the original), although students may opt to major exclusively in Greek or Latin. The Classical Civilizations major allows the student to study the cultures of Greece, Rome, and the Near East from various cultural perspectives in conjunction with other departments; in this major, language study is encouraged but not required. Classics Major: Requirements
Lower Division:
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LATN 101, 102, and 201.
GREK 101, 102, and 201.
Note: These requirements may be waived if the student has received prior language training sufficient for entry into upper division courses.
HIST 100. |
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Upper Division Requirements:
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LATN 301, GREK 301;
21 semester hours in upper division Latin and Greek, not in translation.
The Chairperson of the department may alter the sequence of courses in Latin and/or Greek. In certain circumstances, upper division Classical Civilization courses may be substituted for upper division Latin or Greek. |
Greek Major: Requirements
Lower Division:
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GREK 101, 102, and 201;
Note: These requirements may be waived if the student has received prior language training sufficient for entry into upper division courses.
HIST 100. |
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Upper Division:
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GREK 301;
21 semester hours in upper division Greek, not in translation. |
Latin Major: Requirements
Lower Division Requirements:
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LATN 101, 102, and 201.
Note: These requirements may be waived if the student has received prior language training sufficient for entry into upper division courses.
HIST 100. |
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Upper Division Requirements:
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LATN 301;
21 semester hours in upper division Latin, not in translation. |
Classical Civilizations Major: Requirements
The Classical Civilizations major is an interdisciplinary program focusing on the classical civilizations of Greece, Rome, and the Near East through the study of literature, history, archaeology, art history, philosophy, theatre, and theology. Greek and/or Latin language study is encouraged but not required.
The Classical Civilizations major consists of 39 semester hours, at least 24 of which must be in upper division courses emphasizing Greek, Roman, or Near Eastern civilization. The actual distribution of courses is selected with the guidance of the Director of the major.
In addition to the courses listed under the Department of Classics and Archaeology, the following courses may also be taken as part of the Classical Civilization major, with the approval of the Director of the major: |
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ARHS 303, 304
HIST 100, 405, 406, 407, 408, 410, 411
PHIL 381, 382
THEA 331
THST 320 |
Minor ProgramsThe Department of Classics and Archaeology offers a Minor in Classics, Greek, Latin, Classical Civilizations, and Archaeology. For the minor in Modern Greek Studies, click here.Minor RequirementsAll minors require 18 semester hours, with at least 9 semester hours at the 300 or 400 level. For the Classics, Latin, and/or Greek minors, all courses should be in Greek and/or Latin language and literature. The Classical Civilizations minor consists of any combination of Latin, Greek, or Classical Civilizations (CLAS or ARCH) courses. The minor in Archaeology consists of ARCH 401 and 15 additional units, of which 6 may be in courses in an appropriate Mediterranean language (e.g., ancient ot modern Greek, Latin, Hebrew, or Arabic, or a Romance language if it is relevant to a particular archaeological emphasis).
For information about Modern Greek Studies
click here.