BA in Classical Civilization

Loyola University of Chicago

A major in Classical Studies Classical Civilization, Latin, or ancient Greek provides a well-rounded knowledge of Western culture and traditions. Classical Studies minors (also available in all three fields) can add vital depth to a student's liberal arts education. Both majors and minors are excellent preparations for pre-law or pre-medical programs, business, and other careers: Classical Studies students learn to apply their learning in cross-disciplinary, integrative ways that enable them to capitalize on multidimensional understanding of whole cultures.Upon successful completion of their program, Classical Civilization students willunderstand the culture, ideas, and values of the ancient Greeks and Romansanalyze written, visual, and material objects in accordance with the methodologies of the relevant disciplinary stream (literature & languages, art & archaeology, history & culture)formulate valid connections between the ancient world, its later receptions, and the problems and questions of the 21st century

College of Arts and Sciences