Minor in archaeology
The flexible archaeology minor program enables you to tailor your program with your advisor to match your interests and vocational goals. The minor requires two interdisciplinary courses, one geology course, and three electives including one archeology-related interim course.
Three required courses:
Geology 230 Discovery of Prehistory of Earth, Life, and Humanity (4).
IDIS 240 Introduction to Archaeology (3). It serves as a prerequisite for IDIS 340, Field Work in Archaeology.
IDIS 340 Field Work in Archaeology. (3-6). Offered in conjunction with field work done by Calvin faculty and qualified field schools of other universities.
Three elective courses:
With your minor advisor, you will select a coherent sequence of three courses appropriate to your major and plans for further study. Programs such as old world archaeology, new world archaeology, and specialized fields such as architectural drawing in archaeology are available.
Language requirements for advanced work in archaeology vary. There are no language requirements for the archaeology minor, but you should consider plans for future work and study in completing college language requirements. For example for old world archaeology, the best modern language choice is either French or German, while Spanish is useful for new world archaeology.
Elective course options
See Courses for descriptions.
Architectural History 201, Art Studio 250/300, 256/356, Art History 101, 241, 243, 245, 393
Biology 323, 346, Computer Science 106, 141, 153, Engineering 101, 103, Geography 221/222, 320, Geology 151, 152, 311, 313/Biology 313, 317
Classics 221, History 231, 232, 235, 238, 241, 245, 261, 338,
Museum Studies: Art 393, History 393, Religion 311, 321, Sociology 153, 253, 303, 308
Two courses in ancient languages applicable to the archaeological culture studied
Other courses applicable to the student’s archaeological interests
One interim course
As an archeology major, you should take one interim course with an archaeological focus, such as interim to Greece, Rome, Jordan-Palestine, Museum Studies, etc. Consult a member of the archaeology minor committee for off-campus opportunities.
