Classical Languages Minor
Overview
The Classical Languages minor requires a minimum of fifteen (15) credit-hours in Latin and Greek together. At least nine (9) credits must be taken in sequence in either Greek or Latin (e.g. LA101, LA102, LA201). The remaining two may be 1) two introductory courses (e.g. GK101 and GK102) in the other language, or 2) two continuing language classes in the same language (e.g. LA202, LA301), or 3) one language course at the 202 level or higher and one approved course from another department (listed below) which features Greek or Latin authors of any period, in translation. Students choosing this third option must complete a project to the satisfaction of the Program Director. Such projects are not in themselves credit-bearing but are considered part of the work of the course.. They typically entail at least ten clock-hours of additional study, and require the student to engage, at an appropriate level of difficulty, with the original-language version of a text already read in English translation for the course submitted for elective credit..
The Classical Languages minor is suitable for students who want to enhance their academic portfolios with a coherent body of work encompassing the most basic grammar, basic syntax, and minimum essential vocabulary of one classical language, plus significant experience with the other. First-year courses (LA101 and LA102; GK101 and GK102) are taught in BAC classrooms, while subsequent course offerings are provided in live, online, synchronous format by BAC’s partner institution, the Veterum Sapientia Institute (VSI). Students’ work in Latin is supported by on-campus activities provided by the Vivens Latin club.
This minor complements majors in such disciplines as English, History, Philosophy, Theology, and any of the sciences. It is also useful to students preparing for master’s or doctoral programs in the humanities, medicine, or the law. Students entering precollegiate teaching or pastoral ministry after graduation will also find it an attractive part of their academic portfolios.
To remain in good standing in the program, students must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 and receive no more than one passing grade below “C” in courses submitted for minor credit.
It is the responsibility of the student to make sure that all minor requirements are fulfilled before expected graduation.
Curriculum Requirements
Total Credits Required: 15
Minor Program Requirements
| LA101 | Fundamentals of the Latin Language - Level I | 3 |
| LA102 | Fundamentals of the Latin Language - Level II | 3 |
| LA201 | Fundamentals of the Latin Language - Level III | 3 |
| Or | |
| GK101 | Fundamentals of the Greek Language - Level 1 | 3 |
| GK102 | Fundamentals of the Greek Language - Level 2 | 3 |
| GK201 | Fundamentals of the Greek Language - Level 3 | 3 |
| And | |
| LA101 | Fundamentals of the Latin Language - Level I | 3 |
| LA102 | Fundamentals of the Latin Language - Level II | 3 |
| Or | |
| GK101 | Fundamentals of the Greek Language - Level 1 | 3 |
| GK102 | Fundamentals of the Greek Language - Level 2 | 3 |
| Or | |
| LA202 | Fundamentals of the Latin Language - Level IV | 3 |
| GK202 | Fundamentals of the Greek Language - Level 4 | 3 |
| And | |
| One additional language or translation course from below | |
| LA200 | Intensive Workshop | 3 |
| LA300 | Intensive Workshop | 3 |
| LA400 | Intensive Workshop | 3 |
| EN260 | Found of Language: Intro to Linguistics | 3 |
| EN360 | History of the English Language | 3 |
| EN405 | Old English Language and Literature | 3 |
| HO204 | Greek Tragedy | 3 |
| HO205 | Greek Histories | 3 |
| HO302 | Augustine & Aquinas I | 3 |
| HO303 | Doctors of the Church | 3 |
| TH401 | Paul and his Letters | 3 |
| TH402 | The Gospels | 3 |
Courses not included in the elective course listing above may, in exceptional circumstances, be substituted at the discretion of the Program Director.