Religious & Classical Studies
Phone: (209) 946-2161
Location: WPC Annex
Website: www.pacific.edu/college/religion
George Randels, Chair
Martha Bowsky, Director of Liberal Studies
DEGREES OFFERED
Bachelor of Arts
MAJORS OFFERED
Religious Studies
Liberal Studies Major
MINORS OFFERED
Religious Studies
Classical Studies
Ancient Studies
The Department of Religious & Classical Studies offers students the opportunity to study belief
systems, texts, and languages in both modern and ancient contexts. Some courses focus on the
role of religion in human history, experience, thought, and action, while others focus on the
cultures of Ancient Greece and Rome, and their lasting effects on the modern world. Religion
has been and continues to be a major factor in the development of cultures and institutions, and is
significant to individuals as they examine ultimate questions and how they should live. Citizenleaders need an understanding of religion, and of the origins of Western civilization. A typical
course in the Department includes students from various backgrounds and academic disciplines,
thereby affording significant opportunity for inter-disciplinary discussion.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
A major in Religious Studies provides groundwork for students to be citizen-leaders in various
careers. These possible career paths include ministry or a church-related vocation, teaching,
journalism, publishing, film, law, government, business, non-profit organizations, social work,
nursing, and medicine. A minor in Religious Studies or Classical Studies can also provide
groundwork for these careers while supplementing a student’s major field of study.
BACHELOR OF ARTS
MAJOR IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
In order to earn the bachelor of arts degree with a major in religious studies, students must
complete a minimum of 124 units with a Pacific cumulative and major/program grade point
average of 2.0. Although not required, the Department strongly encourages students to take
advantage of education abroad opportunities.
I. General Education Requirements
Minimum 42 units and 12 courses, including:
PACS 001
Pacific Seminar 1: What is a Good Society?4
PACS 002
Pacific Seminar 2: Topical Seminar
4
PACS 003
Pacific Seminar 3: The Ethics of Family, Work, and Citizenship 3
Note: 1) Pacific Seminars cannot be taken for Pass/No Credit. 2) Transfer students with 28 or
more transfer units complete 2 additional General Education elective courses from below in
place of taking PACS 001 and 002.
One course from each subdivision below:
Social and Behavioral Sciences
IA.
Individual and Interpersonal Behavior
IB.
U.S. Studies
IC.
Global Studies
Arts and Humanities
IIA.
Language and Literature
IIB.
Worldviews and Ethics
IIC.
Visual and Performing Arts
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
IIIA.
Natural Sciences
IIIB.
Mathematics and Formal Logic
IIIC.
Science, Technology, and Society
or a second Natural Science
Note: 1) A complete list of the courses that satisfy the subdivisions above can be found in the
front General Education section of this catalog and the online course search. 2) No more than 2
courses from a single discipline may be applied to meet the requirements of the general
education program.
II. Diversity Requirement
Complete one diversity course
3-4
Note: 1) A complete list of the courses that satisfy the requirement above can be found in the
front Diversity Requirement section of this catalog and the online course search. 2) Transfer
students with 28 units or more transfer units prior to fall 2011 are encouraged but not required
to complete a designated course prior to graduation. 3) Courses may be used also to meet
general education and/or major/minor requirements.
III. College of the Pacific BA Requirement
One year of college instruction or equivalent training in a language other than English.
Note: 1) Transfer students with sophomore standing are exempt from this requirement.
IV. Fundamental Skills
Demonstrate competence in:
Reading
Writing
Quantitative analysis
Note: 1) A detailed description of how you can satisfy the fundamental skills above can be found
in the front General Education section of this catalog.
V. Breadth Requirement
Complete 64 units outside the primary discipline of the first major, regardless of the department
who offers the course(s) in that discipline (Including general education courses, transfer courses,
CPCE/EXTN units, internships, etc.)
VI. Major Requirements
Minimum 40 units, including:
One of the following courses:
4
RELI 023
Hebrew Bible
RELI 025
New Testament and Christian Origins
Three required courses:
RELI 034
Introduction to Religion
CLAS 051
Classical Mythology
RELI 196
Religious Studies Seminar
Electives:
4
4
4
5 additional departmental courses
20
1 “collateral” course from an outside department
4
Note: 1) See department for a current list of approved collateral courses. 2) Electives to be
chosen in consultation with an adviser.
MINOR IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
In order to earn a minor in religious studies, students must complete a minimum of 20 units with
a Pacific minor grade point average of 2.0.
Minor Requirements:
One of the following courses:
4
RELI 023
Hebrew Bible
RELI 025
New Testament and Christian Origins
Two required courses:
RELI 034
Introduction to Religion
RELI 134
World Religions
Electives:
RELI
2 additional courses
Note: 1) 16 of these units must be completed at Pacific.
4
4
8
MINOR IN CLASSICAL STUDIES
In order to earn a minor in classical studies, students must complete a minimum of 20 units with
a Pacific minor grade point average of 2.0.
Minor Requirements:
One of the following language courses:
4
GREK 011A
First-Year Ancient Greek, First Semester
GREK 011B
First-Year Ancient Greek, Second Semester
GREK 023
Intermediate Greek, Third Semester
GREK 025
Intermediate Greek, Fourth Semester
GREK 127
Advanced Greek
LATN 011A
First-Year Latin, First Semester
LATN 011B
First-Year Latin, Second Semester
LATN 023
Intermediate Latin, Third Semester
LATN 025
Intermediate Latin, Fourth Semester
LATN 127
Advanced Latin
One of the following classical mythology courses:
CLAS 051
Classical Mythology
CLAS 115
4
Topics in Mythology and Religion
Three of the following courses:
12
CLAS 100
History of Ancient Greece or,
CLAS 102
History of Ancient Rome
CLAS 110
Greek Literature and Society or,
CLAS 112
Latin Literature and Roman Society
CLAS 120
Sexuality in Greek Society or,
CLAS 122
Sexuality in Roman Society
CLAS 130
Greek Art and Architecture or,
CLAS 132
Roman Art and Architecture
CLAS 191
Independent Study
GREK 191
Independent Study
LATN 191
Independent Study
CLAS 193
Special Topics
GREK/LATN
1 course in Greek or Latin
MINOR IN ANCIENT STUDIES
In order to earn a minor in ancient studies, students must complete a minimum of 20 units with a
Pacific minor grade point average of 2.0.
Minor Requirements:
One of the following classical mythology courses:
CLAS 051
Classical Mythology
CLAS 115
4
Topics in Mythology
One of the following ancient history courses:
CLAS 100
History of Ancient Greece
CLAS 102
History of Ancient Rome
RELI 102
History of Ancient Egypt and the Near East
4
RELI 126
Ancient Israel in its Historical Context
One of the following ancient literature courses:
CLAS 110
Greek Literature and Society
CLAS 112
Latin Literature and Roman Society
RELI 023
Hebrew Bible
RELI 025
New Testament/Christian Origins
4
or another course by permission of the department chair
Two electives from CLAS, GREK, HEBR, LATI, and/or RELI 8
Note: 1) Electives should be chosen in consultation with the adviser. 2) 16 of these units must be
completed at Pacific.
BACHELOR OF ARTS
MAJOR IN LIBERAL STUDIES
In order to earn the bachelor of arts degree with a major in liberal studies, students must
complete a minimum of 124 units with a Pacific cumulative and major/program grade point
average of 2.0.
I. General Education Requirements
Minimum 42 units and 12 courses, including:
PACS 001
Pacific Seminar 1: What is a Good Society?4
PACS 002
Pacific Seminar 2: Topical Seminar
4
PACS 003
Pacific Seminar 3: The Ethics of Family,
Work, and Citizenship
3
Note: 1) Pacific Seminars cannot be taken for Pass/No Credit. 2) Transfer students with 28 or
more transfer units complete 2 additional General Education elective courses from below in
place of taking PACS 001 and 002.
One course from each subdivision below:
Social and Behavioral Sciences
IA.
Individual and Interpersonal Behavior
IB.
U.S. Studies
IC.
Global Studies
Arts and Humanities
IIA.
Language and Literature
IIB.
Worldviews and Ethics
IIC.
Visual and Performing Arts
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
IIIA.
Natural Sciences
IIIB.
Mathematics and Formal Logic
IIIC.
Science, Technology, and Society
or a second Natural Science
Note: 1) A complete list of the courses that satisfy the subdivisions above can be found in the
front General Education section of this catalog and the online course search. 2) No more than 2
courses from a single discipline may be applied to meet the requirements of the general
education program. 3) Not all the courses that satisfy the subdivisions above will also satisfy the
General Education requirements for the Liberal Studies major. Choose courses to satisfy the
General Education requirements in consultation with an adviser.
II. Diversity Requirement
Complete one diversity course
3-4
Note: 1) A complete list of the courses that satisfy the requirement above can be found in the
front Diversity Requirement section of this catalog and the online course search. 2) Transfer
students with 28 units or more transfer units prior to fall 2011 are encouraged but not required
to complete a designated course prior to graduation. 3) Courses may be used also to meet
general education and/or major/minor requirements.
III. College of the Pacific BA Requirement
One year of college instruction or equivalent training in a language other than English.
Note: 1) Transfer students with sophomore standing are exempt from this requirement.
IV. Fundamental Skills
Demonstrate competence in:
Reading
Writing
Quantitative analysis
Note: 1) A detailed description of how you can satisfy the fundamental skills above can be found
in the front General Education section of this catalog.
V. Breadth Requirement
Complete 64 units outside the primary discipline of the first major, regardless of the department
which offers the course(s) in that discipline (including general education courses, transfer
courses, CPCE/EXTN units, internships, etc.)
VI. Major Requirements
Minimum 82 units and 23 courses, including:
Area I: Language Arts
Minimum 18 units and 5 courses, including:
A course in composition or PACS 001
A course in literary analysis
A course in language and language acquisition
A course in communication
A language arts elective
Area II: Mathematics/Science
Minimum 16 units and 4 courses, including:
A course in college mathematics
A course in life science
A course in physical science
A mathematics/science elective
Area III: Humanities/Social Studies
Minimum 23 units and 7 courses, including:
A course in the development of civilization
A course in American history and institutions
A course in global/intercultural studies or PACS 002
A course in multicultural/ethnic/gender studies
A humanities elective or course in intercultural /international studies
A course in individual/interpersonal behavior
A humanities/social science elective
Area IV: Performing Arts
Minimum 11 units and 3 courses, including:
A course in visual arts
A course in music
A course in performing arts
Area V: Pacific Seminar
Minimum 3 units and 1 course, including:
PACS 003 or another ethics course
Area VI: Concentration
Minimum 11 units and 3 courses
Note: 1) Choose a concentration in consultation with an adviser.
COURSE OFFERINGS
Religious Studies
RELI 023.
Hebrew Bible
(4)
The Hebrew Bible is a central book of western culture, serving as a foundation for Judaism and
Christianity. This course surveys the biblical literature, familiarizes students with critical methods for the
study of the Bible, situates the Bible within the literature and culture of the ancient Near East, and
discusses the religion of ancient Israel. Issues of history and archaeology will also be addressed.
RELI 025.
New Testament and Christian Origins
(4)
This course offers a socio-historical and literary introduction to the writings of the earliest Christians. It
will emphasize the importance of the historical context of these writings and will investigate the ways
these texts fit into Mediterranean cultures. Topics include: the Jewish origins of the “Jesus movement;”
the formation of early Christian communities and their varying patterns of belief and practice; the
development of oral and written traditions about Jesus, especially in the gospels and letters of Paul; and
various images of Jesus and their significance. Students will learn how to read ancient texts closely, gain
an understanding of the various methods of scholarly biblical interpretation, and learn how to evaluate
these interpretations critically.
RELI 027.
Portraits of Jesus
(4)
RELI 030.
Western Religious Traditions
(4)
In this course, we will examine some of the different “Jesuses” that have emerged from the “Quest for
Jesus” through the ages, including historical studies, art, and literature. Was Jesus an itinerant,
charismatic teacher? A healer and miracle-worker? A social revolutionary? Or is he an ahistorical figure
on whom we have projected our own needs and desires for two millennia?
This course will survey Western religious traditions broadly conceived. The Abrahamic traditions
(Judaism, Islam, and Christianity) will comprise the core of the course. Other content will vary by
instructor and/or semester but may include Mesopotamian, Egyptian, or Greek religion, Zoroastrianism,
European Paganism, Native American religion, or New Religious Movements.
RELI 034.
Introduction to Religion
(4)
This class is designed to introduce students to religion as an academic field of study. While we can easily
locate groups who identify themselves as Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jews, Muslims, Sikhs, and so
forth, we might actually have more difficulty figuring out what–if anything–unifies all of these groups,
and therefore what it is that people mean when they use the term religion. In this class we will explore
some of the basic concepts and categories used by scholars when they investigate the social phenomenon
of religion. All students will discover that this course gives them experience in critical thinking,
comparative analysis, and cultural diversity.
RELI 035.
Judaism
(4)
A basic introduction to Judaism covering its history, beliefs and customs with an emphasis on
understanding the Jews of today.
RELI 043.
Social Ethics
(4)
This course will examine several contemporary problems in social ethics from the standpoint of religious
traditions and philosophical perspectives. It will introduce ethical and religious concepts and consider
such issues as pacifism and just war, civil disobedience, capital punishment, the distribution of scarce
resources, and the environment. We will discuss what selected thinkers say about such issues, and how
they reach their conclusions in light of their religious, philosophical, and anthropological convictions.
RELI 044.
Sex, Sin, and Salvation
(4)
This course will explore and analyze sexuality and gender in terms of ethics and religion. It will focus
primarily on historical and contemporary Christian perspectives, with some attention to other religious
traditions and philosophical viewpoints. Topics will include such issues as sexual ethics, homosexuality,
sexuality and spirituality, gender roles and connections between gender and ethical perspectives.
RELI 070.
Religion and American Culture
(4)
An examination of the way in which religion has contributed to the shaping of American political, social
and cultural life, and the way in which the American experience has in turn shaped religion. It will move
from the colonial experience through the awakenings,” to the emergence of new religions and cults, the
revolutions of the sixties, the revival of conservative Christianity in the American political spectrum and
ecology as the “new awakening.”
RELI 102.
History of Ancient Egypt and the Near East(4)
This course covers the history and cultures of the pre-Greek ancient world, namely, Egypt and the Near
East from the third millennium BCE (3300 BCE) to the beginning of the Hellenistic period (333 BCE).
After surveying the geography of the area under study, we will examine primary and secondary sources to
understand the political currents and social practices of Egypt, Sumer, Babylonia, and Assyria. Special
emphasis will be given to the origins, development, and social uses of writing / literacy.
RELI 104.
Religion of the Pharaohs
(4)
The past century has witnessed a fascination with all things ancient Egyptian. From the earliest version of
the film, "The Mummy" in 1931 to the traveling art exhibit of the treasures of Tutankhamen's tomb
(twice!) to the millennium party at the pyramids, the previous hundred years was marked by an obsession
with ancient Egyptian religion and culture. This course will examine the religious beliefs and practices of
ancient Egyptians and the portrayal of ancient Egypt in popular culture. Topics to be studied include:
Egyptian royal and social history; Egyptian language and literature; mythology and cosmology; death and
the afterlife; temple rituals and architecture; pyramids, tombs and other burial architecture; the
intersection of religion with ethnicity, gender, social class, and political power; colonialism and the
modern "discovery" of ancient Egypt; and ancient Egypt in American popular culture.
RELI 120.
Wisdom in Biblical Literature
(4)
This course will introduce the student to the biblical books of Proverbs, Job, and Qohelet (Ecclesiastes).
These books share the common thread of teaching people how to live skillfully and have incited
controversy for millennia. We will read these books in English, examine and discuss the major themes,
literary structures, cultural contexts, and issues in interpretation that surround these books, and reflect
upon their significance for several communities of readers in various periods of history. In order to situate
these Israelite books within their ancient cultural contexts, we will have opportunity to read and discuss
wisdom texts from the neighboring cultures of Egypt and Mesopotamia. And, in order to appreciate the
position of these books within wisdom tradition, we will also look at some wisdom writings from Israel
not included in the biblical canon.
RELI 124.
Ancient Judaism
(4)
We will survey ancient Judaism from roughly 539 BCE until the Islamic era (c. 600 CE), emphasizing the
ideological importance of the destruction of the second temple in 70 CE. Readings and discussion in
primary texts (e.g. Enoch, the Dead Sea Scrolls, Maccabees, the Talmud, Mishnah, and various
midrashim) will complement our historical investigation.
RELI 126.
Ancient Israel in Its Historical Context
(4)
This course will focus on the historical and cultural context in which ancient Israel arose and flourishedfrom the early Iron Age (c. 1200 BCE) to the beginning of the Hellenistic period (323 BCE). In the first
part of the course, after surveying the geography and political history of the ancient Near East from 2000320 BCE, we will critically examine the historical rise and existence of Israel in its larger geo-political
context. Special consideration will be given to understanding the relationship of archaeological, politicohistorical, and biblical evidence. In the second part of the course we will turn our attention to “everyday
life” in ancient Israel, that is, to various social and material elements of ancient Israelite culture (e.g.,
family structure, buildings, vocational activities, art and music, literacy, etc.) as reconstructed from
archaeological and biblical evidence. We will apply what we learn to various biblical topics and/or texts.
RELI 128.
Social Topics in Early Christianity
(4)
A study of one or more social issues prominent during the early stages of Christianity. Topics will vary
according to the interests of faculty and students.
RELI 130.
The Christian Tradition
(4)
An historical and theological analysis of Christian thought and practice. Content will vary depending
upon instructor. It may, for example, focus on Christian origins in Greek and Hebrew culture, the
Reformation Era, or issues of theological reinterpretation for the 21st century.
RELI 134.
World Religions
(4)
An examination of fundamental religious questions as developed in major religions of the world including
primal religious experiences in African, Australian and Native American traditions. Also special attention
to Islam, in context with other Abrahamic traditions, as the fastest growing religion in the world. Some
attention will be given to historical development and to major personalities, but attention will center on
the religious questions as developed in each religious system.
RELI 135.
Asian Religious Traditions
(4)
A study of the traditional religions of India, China, Tibet and Japan, attempting to delineate the
spirituality, beauty, and wisdom of these traditions. It will trace the rich historical and cultural heritages
of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism, the Taoist ways of achieving harmony in the world, and the
melding of nature and ritual life in Shinto. Each semester one or two of these religions will be studied in
depth to investigate how they influence society, politics and culture in the countries where they spread.
The academic approach is supplemented by practical learning of meditation, energy-regulations and
ritual.
RELI 140.
Religion and Politics
(4)
This course will explore the relationships between religious convictions and political thought and action.
The course will concentrate on selected eastern or western religious traditions. Topics of discussion may
include the state, individual liberty, economics, and war. Readings will introduce historical and
contemporary religious and philosophical perspectives.
RELI 142.
Business Ethics
(4)
This course will critically examine some of the social, ethical, economic, and religious foundations of
business activity, and consider some of the contemporary problems with, and possibilities for, business
practice. Course topics may include: an historical analysis of the rise of capitalism; religious views of
economics and responses to capitalism; the role of business in the larger society; the relationship between
the individual and the organization; and the prospects for human community in a capitalist system.
RELI 145.
Biomedical Ethics
(4)
A study of the ethical concepts and issues that arise in medicine and the health sciences. Topics covered
may include the physician-patient relationship, termination of life-sustaining treatment, abortion, artificial
reproductive technologies, genetic and technological manipulations, access to health care, and biomedical
research.
RELI 146.
Technology, Ethics, and Religion
(4)
This course will offer historic, philosophical, and religious perspectives on science and technology. It will
endeavor to help students understand the impact of science and technology on our moral and religious
traditions and institutions, and how those traditions and institutions in turn impact science and
technology. It will consider how technology addresses social problems, and the benefits, possibilities, and
further problems that it produces.
RELI 152.
Confucian Traditions
(4)
This course will examine moral, political, philosophical and religious aspects of various Confucian
traditions beginning from Confucius and Mencius to Han and Song dynasties Confucianism to modern
Du Weiming’s school. (This course is not recommended to freshmen.)
RELI 154.
Buddhist Traditions
(4)
This course covers philosophy, literature, and religious beliefs and practices of various Buddhist
traditions as they developed over hundreds of years in India, Tibet, China, Japan, and finally, Western
countries. For each tradition, we will examine its historical formation; the body of its sacred literatiure,
with the focus on one or two most prominent scriptures; biographies of most infuential practitioners; and
evolution of philosophical, social and psychological ideas in that particular tradition.
RELI 171.
Religion and Cinema
(4)
A study of the way religious ideas, institutions and figures are presented on film. The course involves
screening and analyzing various films. The scope of the course will be international and intercultural, but
the majority of the images will inevitably be Western. The course intends to demonstrate the power of
cinematic images to define, illustrate, enrich and sometimes pervert religious sensibility.
RELI 172.
Biblical Themes in Literature
(4)
A reading course in the Bible and the ways in which Biblical themes have informed representative texts in
Western literature. A comparison of the Biblical world view with that of later ages by reading such
authors as Dante, Camus, Hemingway, and John Updike.
RELI 196.
Religious Studies Seminar
(4)
Capstone seminar for majors. Focus of the study will vary from year to year according to interests of
faculty and students (e.g. Religion & Nature, Early Christianity, and Spirituality & Health).
Classics-in-English
CLAS 051.
Classical Mythology
(4)
An introductory survey of the Greek and Roman myths of major importance in Western literature, art and
music. May focus upon Greek mythology against the background of Roman, or Roman mythology
against the background of Greek.
CLAS 100.
History of Ancient Greece
(4)
An introductory survey of the social, economic, political and military history of ancient Greece, from the
very first Greeks and the age of the Homeric heroes to the legacy of Alexander the Great. We will focus
on Greece and the Greeks as the mainstream culture, with marginal groups - such as women, slaves, noncitizens, and other ethnic groups - providing the context for the development of an exclusively Greek
cultural identity.
CLAS 102.
History of Ancient Rome
(4)
An introductory survey of the social, economic, political and military history of ancient Rome, from the
legendary founder hero Aeneas to the height of Rome under the emperors. We will focus on Rome and
the Romans as the mainstream culture, with marginal groups - such as women, slaves, non-citizens, and
other ethnic groups - providing the context for the development of an exclusively Roman cultural identity.
CLAS 110.
Greek Literature and Society
(4)
An introductory survey of the literature of ancient Greece, read in English translation. Works studied will
be representative of the extraordinary literary achievement of Greece in the genres of epic, tragedy,
comedy, history, philosophical dialogue, and lyric poetry. Attention will be given to the perennial
importance which the themes and questions raised have had for subsequent western literature.
CLAS 112.
Latin Literature and Roman Society
(4)
An introductory survey of the literature of ancient Rome, read in English translation. Works studied will
include the genres of comedy, epic, rhetoric, lyric poetry, history, the novel, and satire. Particular focus
will be on these works’ continued relevance and the extensive influence which Rome had on later western
thought and literature.
CLAS 115.
Topics in Mythology and Religion
(4)
An in depth study of particular aspects of ancient mythology and religion. Students are expected to write
about and discuss various topics, relevant to the ways that mythology and religion informed ancient life
and/or has continued to influence modern culture. Prerequisite: CLAS 051 or permission of
instructor.
CLAS 120.
Sexuality in Greek Society
(4)
An introductory survey of the sexual attitudes and gender roles of women and men in ancient Greek
society. We will focus on the suppression of female sexuality and the channeling of male sexuality, in the
different places and times of ancient Greece, from the Homeric heroes and their women to the heirs of
Alexander the Great.
CLAS 122.
Sexuality in Roman Society
(4)
An introductory survey of the sexual attitudes and gender roles of women and men in ancient Roman
society. We will focus on the subordination, exploitation, and suppression of male and female sexuality
from the charter society of Aeneas to the politics and economy of the Roman Republic, and the
philosophies and religions of the Roman Empire.
CLAS 130.
Greek Art and Architecture
(4)
An introductory survey of the art and architecture of ancient Greece from the Bronze Age to the
Hellenistic period. While exploring the stylistic development of Greek sculpture, painting and
architecture, we will examine what this art can tell us about the ancient Greeks and how extensively it has
influenced our world.
CLAS 132.
Roman Art and Architecture
(4)
An introductory survey of the art and architecture of ancient Etruria and Rome from 600 B.C. to the 4th
century A.D. We will explore the role of Roman art and architecture and its Etruscan influences in Roman
life and history. Attention will be given to examples of Roman influence that surround us today.
CLAS 197.
Senior Research Project
(4)
Students will select a topic of personal interest and, with the supervision of faculty experienced in that
area of study, will learn about traditional and current research methods and produce an original work.
This will demonstrate the student’s ability to formulate a relevant question, conduct necessary research,
synthesize information, think critically and communicate these results in a manner appropriate to a
graduate.
Greek
GREK 011A.
First-Year Ancient Greek, First Semester (4)
Beginning training in the basic language skills of reading and writing, with attention to aspects of ancient
Greek culture and the influence of ancient Greek on English vocabulary. Offered every fall.
GREK 011B.
First-Year Ancient Greek, Second Semester(4)
Continued training in reading and writing skills, study of ancient Greek culture and English vocabulary
derived from Greek, with appropriate readings from classical Greek authors. Offered every spring.
Prerequisite: GREK 011A or permission of instructor.
GREK 023.
Intermediate Greek, Third Semester
(4)
Selected readings with attention to grammar as needed. Students have the option of reading in appropriate
Classical authors such as Herodotus or Plato, or in the Greek New Testament. Prerequisite: GREK
011B or permission of instructor.
GREK 025.
Intermediate Greek, Fourth Semester
(4)
Selected readings with attention to grammar as needed. Students have the option of reading in appropriate
Classical authors such as Homer or the Greek dramatists, or in Koine Greek. Prerequisite: GREK 023
or permission of instructor.
GREK 127.
Advanced Greek
(4)
Readings suited to the abilities and interests of the students. Attention to grammar and prose composition
as needed. May be taken more than once with different content. Prerequisite: GREK 025.
Hebrew
HBRW 011A.
First-Year Classical Hebrew, First Semester(4)
This course will introduce students to basic vocabulary and an outline of the grammar of Classical
Hebrew with an emphasis on learning to read basic Biblical Hebrew prose and some traditional liturgical
texts. In addition, the course will briefly examine the early history of the alphabet and the development of
the Hebrew language within the broader family of Semitic. Finally, because the class is philological and
not conversational in nature (i.e., Classical Hebrew is not a living language), the student will learn basic
elements of historical linguistics.
HBRW 011B.
First-Year Classical Hebrew, Second Semester
(4)
This course will continue HBRW 11A, focusing on acquiring more vocabulary and grammar and on
reading Biblical Hebrew prose and poetical texts. Translating larger portions of the biblical text will be a
major priority during this semester. Finally, because the class is philological and not conversational in
nature (i.e., Classical Hebrew is not a living language), the student will continue to learn elements of
historical linguistics. Prerequisite: HBRW 011A.
Latin
LATN 011A.
First-Year Latin, First Semester
(4)
Beginning training in the basic language skills of reading and writing, with attention to aspects of Roman
culture and the influence of Latin on modern languages. Offered every fall.
LATN 011B.
First-Year Latin, Second Semester
(4)
Continuation of training in the basic reading and writing skills; appropriate readings from Latin authors.
Offered every spring. Prerequisite: LATN 011A.
LATN 023.
Intermediate Latin, Third Semester
(4)
Selected readings from prose authors. Attention to grammar as needed; simple composition exercises.
Prerequisite: LATN 011B or permission of instructor.
LATN 025.
Intermediate Latin, Fourth Semester
(4)
LATN 127.
(4)
Selected readings from Vergil’s Aeneid or other authors suited to the needs and interests of the students.
Attention to grammar as needed. Prerequisite: LATN 023 or permission of instructor.
Advanced Latin
Readings suited to the abilities and interests of the students. Attention to grammar as needed; practice in
prose composition. May be taken more than once with different content. Prerequisite: LATN 025.
LATN 151.
Intensive Latin for Language Students
(4)
A comparative study of Latin and its relationship to modern European languages. Reading of selected
texts. Permission of instructor.
Additional Courses
RELI 087.
Internship
GREK 093.
Special Topics
LATN 093.
Special Topics
CLAS 191.
Independent Study
GREK 191.
Independent Study
HBRW 191.
Independent Study
LATN 191.
Independent Study
(2-4)
(4)
(4)
(2-4)
(2-4)
(2-4)
(2-4)
RELI 191.
CLAS 193.
RELI 193.
RELI 197.
(2-4)
(4)
(4)
(2-4)
Independent Study
Special Topics
Special Topics
Undergraduate Research