Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Classical Studies
Program Overview
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Classical Studies
Overview
Classics is an interdisciplinary field, encompassing the languages, literature, art, archaeology, history, philosophy, mythology, and religious lives of the Greeks and Romans in the broader ancient Mediterranean world. At John Carroll, we teach Latin and ancient Greek languages from the introductory to advanced levels.
What Will You Learn?
We focus on how to use words, how to look at art, and how to think about cultural contexts. You will interpret ancient myths that are foreign and yet very relevant to our own times. You will study religions, philosophies, and politics, all within the context of the ancient Mediterranean world.
Why Study Classics?
Because it’s so interesting! By choosing classics, you can study every aspect of culture, through a lens of 2,000+ years. You can connect classics with any other field that interests you. Plus, ancient Greek and Latin have managed to survive this long, someone needs to be able to keep them going! Why not you?
Degree Requirements
Major in Classics: Both the Classical Languages track and the Classical Studies track require completion of 36 credit hours.
- A detailed listing of degree requirements can be found in the Undergraduate Bulletin.
Minor in Classical Studies: 18 credit hours as detailed in the Undergraduate Bulletin.
Courses
Course descriptions are listed in the Undergraduate Bulletin on the Classical & Modern Languages department page.
- CL = Classical Studies
- GK = Greek
- LT = Latin
Scholarships
- The Castellano Scholarship is a competitive full-tuition, four-year scholarship available to entering students who have studied Latin and intend to major in Classical Languages.
- The Miller Scholarship in Classical Archaeology
- The Povsic Scholarship for Undergraduate Research
Faculty
- Gwendolyn Compton-Engle, Ph.D. Professor of Classics
- Kristen Ehrhardt, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Classics
Highlights
- 2023 Kiefer Award
- 2022 Kiefer Award
- Mallory Fitzpatrick '19
- 2021 Kiefer Award
- 2021 Povsic Scholarships
- 2020 Kiefer Award
- Dr. Ehrhardt is Featured Maker
- Classically Creative
- Advanced Latin students at CMA
Recent Awards and Achievements
- Allison Horner '24 Selected for Kiefer Award
- Greg Pal '22 Selected for Kiefer Award
- Ava Minutello '21 Selected for Kiefer Award
- Horner and Pal Earn Funds for Summer Study
- Mary Rose Flynn Receives 2020 Kiefer Award
- Kris Ehrhardt, PhD, is creative beyond the classroom
- Classics Faculty and Students Get Creative
- JCU at CMA
Study Abroad
- JCU in Rome
- Center for Global Education
- Short-Term Programs
Career Development
- Career Resources
- Internships and Fellowships
More Information
- Total cost of attendance can be found here.
- Spring 2023 Course Offerings
- Fall 2022 Course Offerings
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Services
Student services
The Center for Service and Social Action offers many great ways for students to get involved.
CSSA sponsors an average of 120 weekly service activities throughout the Cleveland community each semester.
Housing services
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Library services
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Medical services
The Student Health and Wellness Center provides the John Carroll University community with a comprehensive approach to optimum health and wellness. This is achieved by encouraging skill-building and individual capacities in each unique student while recognizing the impact of social and environmental conditions.
Student Life
Campus life
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Sports facilities
Athletic facilities at John Carroll University are some of the finest in the Ohio Athletic Conference. It starts with Don Shula Stadium at Wasmer Field, home to JCU football, soccer and track & field. In 2001, construction began on this outdoor facility to transform it to Don Shula Stadium, in honor of the John Carroll graduate who is the National Football League's all-time winningest head coach.
The stadium has a new playing surface (AstroPlay brand artificial grass), and features brand new locker room facilities, grandstands on both home and visitor sides, offices, a memoribilia room, and a press box for both football and baseball.
Student clubs
Student Organizations are a great way to get involved on campus within your particular area of interest. At John Carroll University we have student organizations representing a variety of interests and categories such as : service, social, fraternities/sororities, cultural, academic and more! Check out the list of Student Organizationsand contact the president to get more involved.
Accreditation
John Carroll University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. CLICK HERE for more information about the 2019 visit preparations.
