Overview

The 9-course program in Latin will provide you with a foundational understanding of the language and culture of ancient Rome. In addition, classical studies will prepare you for graduate-level work in a variety of fields, including archeology, art history, biblical studies, law, linguistics and more. You may also take Latin to fulfill your foreign language core requirement.

Careers in Latin

• Archivist
• Latin teacher
• librarian
• lawyer
• teacher

See job placement rates for Calvin grads.

Student involvement

Participate in Classics Club; Volunteer with local branches of JCL (Junior Classical League); serve as a tutor

Course Requirements 2012-13

Latin major

(27-33 semester hours)

• Six courses 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 courses 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 and Architecture
  • CLAS-231 Classical Mythology
  • HIST-261 Ancient Greece and Rome

Latin minor

(18-21 semester hours)

• Five courses 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
• One classics course

Scholarships

Dollar amounts reflect awards given for the 2012-13 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 in addition to a degree in Classical Languages
• 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 are given automatic consideration

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