Overview

A major 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

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

• Archivist
• Appraiser
• Docent
• Teacher
• Journalist

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

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

New students are automatically considered for general academic scholarships ranging from $1,000-15,000 based on a careful review of their application materials.

For a complete listing of departmental scholarships available to first-year students, use the Scholarship Search ».

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