B.A. Degree in Classical Civilization

The classical civilization major delves into Greek and Roman literature, history, mythology, art, philosophy, religion, and other areas, all taught in English. (You can learn Greek or Latin with us too.) How did Athenian democracy operate-and how was it criticized? What do ancient novels say about love, fate, and death? What was life like for early Christians in the pagan Roman Empire? But you’ll learn more than the classics. You’ll also study theology, mathematics, languages, and the performing arts through Fordham’s common core curriculum, the centerpiece of our liberal arts education. We want you to excel in your field-and as a human being. You take 10 courses and three electives in the classical civilization major: two in ancient history two in ancient literature in translation one in ancient art/archaeology one in ancient philosophy/religion In your senior year, you develop, research, and write a paper on classical civilization under the direction of a faculty member. Professional Affiliations Fordham faculties have served as officers in the New York Classical Club and are active in the Society for Classical Studies (SCS) and the Classical Association of the Atlantic States (CAAS). The department hosts the Classics Club for undergraduates. Study Abroad Peruse Poetics in the Parthenon. Contemplate Caesar in the Coliseum. Fordham is a contributing member of the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome. Fordham’s International and Study Abroad Program has many other opportunities in Athens, Rome, and many Mediterranean locales.