Courses

This course introduces students to the historical facts of 10 ancient Mediterranean religions in a context that trains them to study religions more generally. It also teaches them how two of the most prominent religions today--Judaism and Christianity--succeeded within a richly diverse religious marketplace, and how religions respond to their political, economic, and social environments. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for RelStds 2222. Cross-listed in RelStds.

Principles, methods, and history of archaeological investigation in the ancient Greek and Roman world, illustrated through a selection of major classical sites. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for History 2210 or HistArt 2301. GE cultures and ideas and historical study and diversity global studies course. GE theme traditions, cultures, and transformations course. Cross-listed in History 2210 and HistArt 2301.

Survey of the influence Latin as a literary language had on Western cultures from the Middle Ages to the present day. GE cultures and ideas and historical study course.

This class explores the rhythms of the Hellenistic period from the decades that preceded Alexander's campaign against Persia to the absorption of the last of the successor kingdoms by the Romans in 30 BCE. Prereq: English 1110.xx, or completion of GE Foundation Writing and Information Literacy course, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for History 3212. Cross-listed in History.

Study of slavery as an institution and ideology of ancient Greece and Rome, including its importance in the ancient family, economy, and culture. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 3202, History 3213 or 3213H. Cross-listed in History.

Introductory survey of women, gender, and sexual relations in the ancient Mediterranean world, especially Greece and Rome. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for History 3215. GE historical study and diversity global studies course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies and race, ethnicity and gender div course. Cross-listed in History.

An advanced survey of Rome's history from the late Republic to the early Empire under Augustus and his successors. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or completion of GE Foundation Writing and Information Literacy course, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for History 3221 or 2212. Cross-listed in History.

An advanced survey of Rome's imperial history from the end of the Julio-Claudian dynasty to the death of Constantine. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or completion of GE Foundation Writing and Information Literacy Course, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for History 3222. Cross-listed in History.

An advanced survey of Rome's history in the fourth, fifth, and sixth centuries with focus on themes of decline, fall, and transformation. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or GE foundation writing and info literacy course, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for History 3223. GE historical study course. GE theme traditions, cultures, and transformations course. Cross-listed in History.

An advanced survey of Rome's history from the foundation of the city to the establishment of the Republic's Mediterranean Empire, ca 150 BC. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or GE Foundation Writing and Information Literacy course, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for History 3220. Cross-listed in History.

Study of ancient Greek religions, including the beginnings of Christianity. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for Classics 323. GE historical study course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course.

Study of religious life and institutions in the Roman Republic and Empire, with due attention to the primary sources, in translation, and their difficulties. GE cultures and ideas and historical study course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course.

A historical examination of interactions between the environment and human activity in the ancient Mediterranean. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or GE Foundation Writing and Information Literacy course, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for History 3720. GE historical study and diversity global studies course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course. Cross-listed in History.