Majoring & Minoring
Classics
The Classics major offers a diverse and rigorous interdisciplinary program. Students are exposed to the entire range of disciplines in classical studies: literature, history, mythology, religion, philosophy, and art & archaeology. The major provides a distinctive foundation for students pursuing any career.
Majors are strongly advised to take advantage of Southwestern’s opportunities to study abroad. Students may pursue summer or academic year study at College Year in Athens, the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies, or various other programs.
Incoming students who place into the language sequence may be eligible for credit.
A student majoring in Classics through the 2016/2017 catalog (click here for 2017/2018 catalog requirements) must meet the following requirements:
12 courses minimum (At least 24 credits in the major must be upper level) (Majors consist of a minimum of 30 credits.)
- Four courses of earned college-level Latin and four courses of earned college-level Greek, including two upper-level courses in Latin or Greek
- One course in Classics in Translation
- Two additional upper-level courses in Latin and/or Greek, or in Classics in Translation
- Classics 07-954 (Capstone)
Click here for a Classics Major checklist.Courses that may be counted toward requirements 2 and 3 include:
The Capstone consists of a semester-long research project which encompasses a wide range within the area of Classical studies. The project culminates with a formal paper and an oral presentation to an interdepartmental committee chosen by the student and the faculty project advisor.