Classical Studies

Introduction to ancient Greek archaeology,
architecture, art, history, literature,
philosophy, and religion. Special emphasis on the
core values of ancient Greek culture, and how
these compare and contrast to our own.

Examination of ancient Greek, Roman, and early, Christian and Jewish understandings of medicine,, health, and healing. A survey of social,, philosophical, psychological, religious, and, scientific perspectives on health, sickness, and, healing with an emphasis on the Hippocratic, tradition, Hellenistic philosophers, Galen, and, early Judaism and Christian understandings. A look, at the influence of ancient imagination on, contemporary ideas and practice in medical and, mental health care.

Introduction to ancient Roman thought and culture, as reflected in archaeology, architecture, art, history, literature, philosophy, and religion. Special emphasis on the core values of ancient Roman culture, and how these compare and contrast, to our own.

Examination of six epic poems (in translation), from Classical antiquity: Homer's Iliad and, Odyssey, Apollonius's Argonautica,, Virgil's Aeneid, and Statius's Thebaid. Focus on the, traditional themes of the epic genre, including, the nature of heroism, the relationship between, mortals and gods, issues of peace and war, and the, conflict of individual and communal goals; how, ancient authors adapted epic conventions to suit, their own artistic goals; how these epics, reflected the values and history of contemporary, Greco-Roman civilization; and their influence in, antiquity and beyond.