Overview

The classical language major at Calvin is a 15-course program designed to instill a love and knowledge of Greek and Latin literature.

Take advantage of these opportuntiies:

• travel to Greece, Italy or Turkey over the three-week January interim
• read and translate original texts in Greek and Latin
• use your knowledge of Greek and Latin to supplement other areas of study, from medicine to pre-seminary to law

Careers in Classical Languages

As a graduate of this program, you might find work as a:

• Historian
• Archaeologist
• Pastor
• Lawyer
• More

See job placement rates for Calvin grads.

Student involvement

Participate in Classics Club; Volunteer with local branches of JCL (Junior Classical League).

Course Requirements 2011-12

Classical Languages

(27-33 semester hours)

• One classics course
• Six from:
  • LATN-101 Elementary Latin I
  • LATN-102 Elementary Latin II
  • LATN-201 Intermediate Latin I
  • LATN-202 Intermediate Latin II
  • LATN-205 Latin of the Late Republic and Early Empire
  • LATN-206 Late Latin Literature
  • LATN-300 Latin Epic Poetry
  • LATN-302 Latin Philosophical Literature
  • LATN-304 Latin Historical Literature
  • LATN-305 Latin Lyric
  • LATN-391 Special Topics in Latin
• Three from (at least one 300-level Latin course):
  • LATN-101 Elementary Latin I
  • LATN-102 Elementary Latin II
  • LATN-201 Intermediate Latin I
  • LATN-202 Intermediate Latin II
  • LATN-205 Latin of the Late Republic and Early Empire
  • LATN-206 Late Latin Literature
  • LATN-300 Latin Epic Poetry
  • LATN-302 Latin Philosophical Literature
  • LATN-304 Latin Historical Literature
  • LATN-305 Latin Lyric
  • LATN-391 Special Topics in Latin
  • CLAS-211 Classical Literature
  • CLAS-221 Classical Art & Architecture
  • CLAS-231 Classical Mythology
  • HIST-261 Ancient Greece & Rome

Scholarships

Dollar amounts reflect awards given for the 2010-11 academic year.

Bruce and Esther (VanManen) Drukker Family Scholarship

• award amont: $2,000
• junior or senior
• GPA 2.5+
• financial need required; preference to those also pursuing a degree in secondary education
• automatic consideration

Ralph Stob and Boertje Family Scholarship

• award amount: $1,900
• any class level
• GPA 2.5+
• financial need not required; preference given to those interested in teaching Latin as a career
• prospective students submit a letter to the Financial Aid Office (finaid@calvin.edu) describing your qualifications by February 1; returning students apply through the classics department

Ernest Van Vugt Family Scholarship

• award amount: $2,500
• junior or senior
• GPA of 3.3+
• financial need required
• apply through the classics department

Richard and Sylvia Wevers Scholarship

• award amont: $2,000
• junior or senior
• GPA of 3.3+
• financial need not required; excelling in the study of Greek
• apply through the classics department

Martin P. and Florence DeGraaff Wiebenga Scholarship

• award amount: $2,000
• sophomore, junior or senior
• GPA 3.0+
• financial need required
• automatic consideration

Faculty