Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies

St. Francis Xavier University

Classical Studies explores the influence of Greek and Roman culture throughout the centuries. The study of classical literature is a companion and tool to all other liberal arts courses StFX’s dedicated humanities professors understand this and are committed to helping you grasp their culture and traditions in philosophy, theology, literature, art, and history.Classical Studies offers an exploration of both Ancient Greek and Latin literature. Study Homer, The Iliad and The Odyssey, as well as the works of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Cicero, Caesar, Catullus, and more. Students will acquire the grammar and vocabulary skills necessary to read Latin and Ancient Greek texts in their original language. Classical Studies courses would be interesting both for students of classical antiquity and for students in history, philosophy, theology, literature, and modern languages. Students can incorporate Classical Studies into their education in a few ways, including: As electives A Pair A Minor in Classical Studies