Faculty: Natoli, Chair; Hill and Rose.
(Department of Classics)
Students in the classics department study the Greek language in order to read the actual words of the ancient texts, including the Greek New Testament, to understand and appreciate these writings both in the original languages and in translation, and to understand and appreciate Greek culture. A major in Greek is an excellent preparation for graduate studies in classics, ancient history, archaeology, divinity, or law.
A linguistically-oriented approach to the study of the Greek language with emphasis on grammatical structure and the acquisition of an elementary reading facility. Offered yearly. C21:FL.
Curriculum: FL
Further practice in the grammatical structures of the Greek language with increased emphasis upon the reading of simple Greek prose. Offered yearly. C21:FL.
Curriculum: FL
Grammar review and selected readings from Greek prose.
Selections from Greek New Testament or classical Greek authors.
An accelerated course which completes the collegiate requirement in foreign languages in ancient Greek, and prepares students to take advanced courses in Classical and Koine Greek. Brief review of grammar, syntax, and morphology, along with concentrated reading skill development and intensive vocabulary study through readings in Classical and New Testament Greek. Offered fall term. C21:FL.
Curriculum: FL
Selections from the Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer. Offered alternate years.
Selections from Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, or Polybius. Offered alternate years.
Selections from Plato, Aristotle, and their successors. Offered alternate years.
Selections from the Gospels and the Pauline letters with special emphasis on problems of exegesis and historical criticism. Offered alternate years.
Selections from Lysias, Demosthenes, Isocrates, Aeschines, or other ancient Greek orators.
Intensive reading and interpretation of authors and texts not covered in general curriculum, tailored to the needs of advanced or pre-ministerial students. Offered as needed.
Intensive reading and interpretation of authors and texts not covered in general curriculum, tailored to the needs of advanced or pre-ministerial students. Offered as needed.
Intensive reading and interpretation of authors and texts not covered in general curriculum, tailored to the needs of advanced or pre-ministerial students. Offered as needed. C21:EL.
Curriculum: EL
Intensive reading and interpretation of authors and texts not covered in general curriculum, tailored to the needs of advanced or pre-ministerial students. Offered as needed. C21:EL.
Curriculum: EL
Individual research project for Greek majors. Student earns a total of six hours for the full senior project experience (496, 497, and 498). C21:EL.
Curriculum: EL
Individual research project for Greek majors. Student earns a total of six hours for the full senior project experience (496, 497, and 498). C21:EL.
Curriculum: EL
Individual research project for Greek majors. Student earns a total of six hours for the full senior project experience (496, 497, and 498). C21:EL.
Curriculum: EL