Classics

Ancient art and architecture examines the visual and material culture of ancient civilizations, focusing on Greece and Rome. Learners will understand how to analyze sculptures, pottery, and monumental structures within their historical and cultural contexts.

Ancient Greek civilization explores the history, society, politics, and culture of ancient Greece from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period. Learners will understand the development of democracy, warfare, philosophy, and classical literature.

This topic covers the grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of Ancient Greek. Learners will develop the skills necessary to read, translate, and analyze historical texts, philosophy, and literature in their original classical or koine forms.

This topic explores the foundational philosophical traditions of the ancient world, focusing on Greek and Roman thinkers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. You will examine early inquiries into ethics, metaphysics, and politics.

Classical literature refers to the foundational texts of ancient Greece and Rome. Learners will understand the epic poetry, drama, and philosophical writings that shaped Western literary traditions and cultural history.

Classical reception studies how the literature, art, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome have been interpreted, adapted, and used in later historical periods. Learners will understand the enduring influence of classical antiquity on modern society.

Medieval literature runs from Beowulf to Dante and Chaucer. You will learn how to read the Divine Comedy and its companions, the best translations, and the romances and epics of the Middle Ages.

This topic explores the myths, deities, and heroic legends of ancient Greece and Rome. Learners will understand how these narratives functioned in ancient religious and social life, and analyze their symbolic meanings and representations in art and literature.

Latin language study focuses on the grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of classical Latin. Learners will develop the skills to translate, read, and analyze historical texts, gaining direct access to ancient Roman literature, philosophy, and legal documents.

Roman civilization examines the history, politics, society, and culture of ancient Rome from its origins to the fall of the empire. Learners will understand the structures of Roman governance, daily life, military expansion, and cultural legacy.

Roman law covers the legal systems, statutes, and jurisprudence of ancient Rome from the Twelve Tables to Justinian's code. Learners will understand how Roman legal principles developed and how they continue to influence modern civil law systems globally.

Rome grew from a city-state to an empire spanning three continents. You will learn the Republic's rise, the emperors, the army and economy, daily life and the debates over why Rome fell.

Mythology carries the stories cultures tell about gods and origins. You will learn the Norse, Egyptian, Celtic, Mesopotamian and Indian traditions, comparative approaches and the best retellings and sources.