Degree Requirements
Students who matriculated in the fall of 2023 or later are eligible for a major or minor in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies. Students who matriculated in fall 2021 must follow the requirements of the Classical Studies major and minor. Students who matriculated in fall 2022 may select to follow the requirements for Classical Studies or Ancient Greek and Roman Studies.
Requirements
Students majoring in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies must complete a minimum of ten courses (nine 4-credit courses plus a 1-credit senior capstone) or 37 credits, including courses in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies (AGRS), and in either Ancient Greek (GRK) or Latin (LAT). Specific requirements within the department include:
One course from:
Code | Title |
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AGRS 111 | Ancient Greek Literature |
AGRS 112 | Roman Literature |
AGRS 121 | Ancient Myths |
Three courses from 200-level AGRS courses. Examples include:
Code | Title |
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AGRS 201 | Ancient Greeks and Persians |
AGRS 202 | Ancient Rome |
AGRS 210 | Archaeology of the Ancient Greek World |
AGRS 211 | Archaeology of the Ancient Roman World |
AGRS 220 | Ancient Epic Tales |
AGRS 222 | Ancient Rhetoric & Persuasion |
AGRS 223 | Ancient Drama |
Two courses from the 300-level AGRS courses. Examples include:
Code | Title |
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AGRS 311 | Gender and Sexuality in Antiquity |
AGRS 312 | Ancient Identities |
AGRS 313 | Ancient Magic and Witches |
AGRS 314 | Healing in Ancient Greece |
AGRS 320 | Echoes of the Trojan War |
AGRS 331 | Alexander and his Legacy |
AGRS 332 | Imperial Rome |
AGRS 340 | Ancient Athenian Law and Democracy |
AGRS 341 | Roman Law: Delict/Torts |
AGRS 342 | Roman Law: Family Law |
AGRS 351 | Shopping and Markets in Ancient Rome |
Two courses in either Ancient Greek (GRK) or Latin (LAT).
One course from:
Code | Title | |
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AGRS 451 | Senior Research | |
or AGRS 452 | Senior Research |
One (1) credit in AGRS 400 - Senior Research Symposium.
Distribution Requirements:
- At least 1 course of the 6 required AGRS courses must be in History.
- At least 1 course of the 6 required AGRS courses must be in Archaeology.
- At least 1 course of the 6 required AGRS courses must be in Literature.
- At least 1 course of the 6 required AGRS courses must be in Greek culture, if the Latin language is taken; or in Roman culture, if the ancient Greek language is taken. Many AGRS 300-level courses are both Greek and Roman and fulfill this requirement.
Ancient Greek and Roman Studies Minor
For the minor in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies, students must complete a minimum of six courses or 24 credits.
Students must take:
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three courses from 111-112-121 or AGRS 200-level courses; at least 1 must be 200-level.
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one course from the AGRS 300-level courses.
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two courses in either Ancient Greek (GRK) or Latin (LAT).
Distribution Requirements:
- At least 1 course of the 4 required AGRS courses must be in History.
- At least 1 course of the 4 required AGRS courses must be in Archaeology.
- At least 1 course of the 4 required AGRS courses must be in Literature.
- At least 1 course of the 4 required AGRS courses must be in Greek culture, if the Latin language is taken; or in Roman culture, if the ancient Greek language is taken.
Ancient Greek Minor
To review the requirements for the minor in Ancient Greek, please visit: https://nextcatalog.denison.edu/catalog/courses-of-study/greek/
Latin Minor
To review the requirements for the minor in Latin, please visit: https://nextcatalog.denison.edu/catalog/courses-of-study/latin/
Additional Points of Interest
Graduate Study
Students interested in pursuing graduate study in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies should understand that such programs normally focus on the languages. Therefore, in addition to majoring in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies, students should also minor in both Ancient Greek and Latin, preferably taking a language course every semester as an undergraduate. A Ph.D. in Classics requires proficiency in both Ancient Greek and Latin. However, it is also possible to earn a Master’s degree in only Ancient Greek or only Latin. Students should consult with the Chair of the department as early as possible if they are interested in graduate school in Classics or related fields, such as Classical Archaeology.
Archaeology Field Work
One of the most important things a student can do if they are interested in a career in Archaeology is attend a summer field school or archaeological dig. Students should consult with the Chair or Professor Vennarucci to discuss the possibilities and getting started, if interested.
Eta Sigma Phi
Ancient Greek and Roman Studies sponsors a chapter of the national honorary society Eta Sigma Phi. Membership in our local chapter requires the completion of a minimum of two courses in either Ancient Greek or Latin with a grade of B+ or better, a declared major or minor in the department (CLAS/AGRS, GRK, or LAT), and a minimum GPA of 3.3 in the department.
Departmental Recognition
Majors in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies are eligible for Departmental Recognition of Senior Research, according to guidelines established by the college, including the completion of a yearlong senior research project (AGRS 451 - Senior Research and AGRS 452 - Senior Research). Students should consult with the Chair of the department and the Registrar for specific requirements and acknowledgments.
Directed Studies
Our current curriculum includes the possibility of a minor in Ancient Greek and/or Latin. For students finishing the 111-112 sequence of a classical language at Denison, or for those beyond the 111-112 sequence, the department offers a 211 level course in the fall semester only, followed by GRK or LAT 361-362. Faculty members in the department supervise Directed Studies with permission of the department Chair following a "tutorial" model; these courses are conducted either as small groups or individually and meet typically twice per week. Faculty advisors for these courses create a syllabus based on the author, topic, or genre being studied. To qualify as a course toward the minor, it must be taken for 4 credits. Students must also complete the appropriate form available from the Registrar's Office.
Language Placement
Students who studied either Latin or Ancient Greek in high school may be placed into either 112 (2nd semester) or 211 (3rd semester) of the language through a placement test or completion of the Advanced Placement exam (score of 4 or 5) or the two year International Baccalaureate program. Contact the department chair with questions.