Classical Humanities
Program Details
The Classical Humanities program at Xavier University focuses on Latin and Greek culture, including courses in Classical art, history, archaeology, architecture and mythology. This program is designed for students who have an interest in the classical world but prefer to study an array of topics and themes in their undergraduate education rather than specialize in the Latin or Greek languages.
Curriculum
The sample course sequence below illustrates class offerings for the Classical Humanities major. Consult the official Xavier University course catalog for detailed registration and advising information.
Fall
- Latin 101 or Greek 101............ 3cr.
- Creative Perspective............ 3cr.
- Philosophy 100: Ethics as Intro to Philosophy............ 3cr.
- English 101: English Composition............ 3cr.
- First Year Seminar............ 3cr.
- Core 101: GOA............ 0cr.
Spring
- Latin 102 or Greek 102............ 3cr.
- Classics Elective............ 3cr.
- Theology 111: Theological Foundations............ 3cr.
- Historical Perspective............ 3cr.
- Mathematical Perspective............ 3cr.
- Core 102: GOA............ 0cr.
Fall
- Latin 201 or Greek 201............ 3cr.
- Writing Intense Elective............ 3cr.
- Philosophy 200: Philosophical Perspectives............ 3cr.
- Scientific Perspective............ 3cr.
- Humanities Elective............ 3cr.
Spring
- Latin 202 or Greek 202............ 3cr.
- Natural Science Elective............ 3cr.
- Theological Perspective............ 3cr.
- English 205: Literature and Moral Imagination............ 3cr.
- Social Science Elective............ 3cr.
Fall
- Latin 211 or Classics Elective............ 3cr.
- Classics Elective............ 3cr.
- Diversity Elective............ 3cr.
- Oral Communications Elective............ 3cr.
- Quantitative Reasoning Elective............ 3cr.
Spring
- Latin 212 or Classic Elective............ 3cr.
- Classics Elective............ 3cr.
- E/RS Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
Fall
- Classic Elective............ 3cr.
- Classic Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 4cr.
Spring
- Classic Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
Sample Courses
Xavier is known for providing an education that's both challenging and personal. Here are some courses that are part of the Classical Humanities major at Xavier:
Elementary Latin I (LATN 101) - The ancient Latin language. Syntax, vocabulary, and morphology. The skills necessary to read Latin.
Elementary Greek I (GREK 101) - One semester. The ancient Greek language. syntax, vocabulary, and morphology. The skills necessary to read ancient Greek.
Rhetoric (ENGL 115) - Intensive theoretical and practical study of discourse. For students who have acquired basic writing skills.
Theory of Knowledge (PHIL 200) - An introduction to philosophical questions regarding knowledge, truth, and science by way of Descartes's Discourse on Method and other texts.
Clubs
Eta Sigma Phi
Eta Sigma Phi is the national honorary collegiate society for students of Latin and/or Greek languages and culture. Members meet monthly to host movie nights, make trips to classical sites like the Parthenon in Nashville and discuss the classics.
Outcomes
98% of Xavier students, including those in the classical humanities major, are working, volunteering or in graduate school within six months of graduating.
Take the Next Step
Study Abroad
Students study abroad in Greece, where they take courses in theology, social sciences and fine arts. Course work presented onsite, so if your presentation is about the Parthenon, you'll give your presentation at the Parthenon.
Get Connected
The Ohio Senior Classical League (OSCL) promotes classical studies through lectures and readings. Members attend national lectures sponsored by the Cincinnati chapter of the Archaeological Institute of America.
Research Opportunities
With the help of faculty, students complete high-level research projects and present findings at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) and the Miami Undergraduate Conference in Classics. Classics Faculty
Graduate With Honors
Are you looking for an academic challenge? The University Scholars Honors Program offers incoming students a more challenging curriculum and close support from professors while completing their undergraduate degree. Acceptance into the program is highly selective and includes a $2000 travel grant.
Classical Humanities Major at Xavier University
The Classics program at Xavier University Xavier's program focuses on literature and language. Students specialize in either Latin or Greek while pursuing courses in translation. Through a close reading of ancient authors in the original language and broad exposure to texts in translation and secondary scholarship, a degree in Classics or Classical Humanities is designed to bring students into close contact with the world of the Romans and Greeks.
Xavier University’s College of Arts and Sciences challenges students to develop an integrated understanding of humanity, the world, and God by pursuing the questions raised in Xavier's core and departmental curricula. The College of Arts and Sciences is the oldest and largest college at Xavier University. The college provides an excellent liberal arts education in the Jesuit tradition that prepares students for careers, professional or graduate school, and life in a global society.
Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing a liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. Founded in 1831, the University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation. It has been ranked among the top 10 master's-level universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for the past two decades. The Princeton Review names it one of the "Best 385 Colleges in America."