Classics

Continuation of Biblical Greek I: reading biblical texts; emphasis on continued vocabulary building and understanding of more complex grammatical points. Spring, odd years. Offered at the St. Mary's Seminary campus only.

For those with no background in the language. Emphasis on basic grammar, syntax and vocabulary building to enable the student to read biblical texts. Fall, odd years. Offered at the St. Mary's Seminary campus only.

An introduction to the morphology and syntax of Classical Greek with selected readings from Classical Greek literature and the New Testament,

A continuation of 1341 with selected readings from Classical Greek literature and the New Testament.

Readings of Classical Latin texts in prose and poetry.

A continuation of Latin 2331 with increasingly more difficult Latin prose and poetry selections.

A chronological overview of selected sites in the ancient Greek and Roman world investigating the pertinent archaeological findings and their significance in the shaping of our understanding of classical culture. Provision is made for interested students to do summer archaeology in Italy and Greece.

A reading of Plato’s Euthyphro.

A reading of Plato’s Apology.

A course designed for those students, such as graduate students, who may need to quickly acquire a working knowledge of Latin for their primary field of study.

This course explores the impact of literature

A reading of Euripides’ Medea.

A reading of Euripides’ Hippolytus.

Student research on a selected problem in the field, pursued under the guidance of an assigned member of the faculty. Prerequisite: permission of program chair.

Upper–division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the faculty member and students. Prerequisite: permission of program chair.

Student research on a selected problem in the field pursued under the guidance of an assigned member of the faculty. Prerequisite: permission of program chair.

Upper–division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the faculty member and student. Prerequisite: permission of program chair.

Student research on a selected problem in the field, pursued under the guidance of an assigned member of the faculty. Prerequisite: permission of program chair.

Upper–division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the faculty member and students. Prerequisite: permission of program chair.

Student research on a selected problem in the field pursued under the guidance of an assigned member of the faculty. Prerequisite: permission of program chair.

Upper division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the professor and students.

Preparation to read liturgical, patristic and conciliar texts. On demand. Offered at the St. Mary's Seminary campus only.

This course explores he impact of literature on the development and interpretation of Ancient Greek mythology. In addition to a study of the traditional stories and characters of Greek mythology, this course will examine how ancient poets and playwrights used myth to explore the relationship between human beings and the divine.

This course examines the nature of Greek Tragedy, its impact on the ancient Greek world, and its ability to serve as a means to explore such essential questions as human mortality, the relationship between fate and free-will, and humanity's relationship with the divine.

The goal of this course is to examine the transformation of the classical concept of love depicted in Ovid to the Christian concept as expressed by Augustine, Bernard of Clairvaux, and Thomas Aquinas. All readings will be in Latin.

This course will examine the relationship between the classical hero and the Christian saint. By reading passages from Classical and Christian Latin, students will learn both the similarities and differences between these two celebrated groups.

Does happiness consist in autonomy or is grace required? This course will examine two responses to this question by comparing the letters of the stoic Seneca and the writings of St. Augustine.

The goal of this course is to examine similarities and differences in the idea of transcendence in St. John's Gospel and the myths of Plato. This course will focus on both reading the original Greek texts and investigating the major themes found within. All readings will be in Ancient Greek.

This course will examine the topic of divine inspiration as exhibited in the classical poet and the Christian prophet.

This course will examine the complex nature of love in the classical world. Students will explore the similarities and key differences between classical eros and Christian agape.

Directed studies that concern classical topics other than Greek or Latin

Special topics that concern classical topics other than Greek or Latin

Student research on a selected problem in the field, pursued under the guidance of an assigned member of the faculty. Prerequisite: permission of program chair.

Upper–division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the faculty member and students. Prerequisite: permission of program chair.

Student research on a selected problem in the field pursued under the guidance of an assigned member of the faculty. Prerequisite: permission of program chair.

Upper–division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the faculty member and student. Prerequisite: permission of program chair.

Student research on a selected problem in the field, pursued under the guidance of an assigned member of the faculty. Prerequisite: permission of program chair.

Upper–division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the faculty member and students. Prerequisite: permission of program chair.

Student research on a selected problem in the field pursued under the guidance of an assigned member of the faculty. Prerequisite: permission of program chair.

Upper–division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the faculty member and student. Prerequisite: permission of program chair.

This course begins an introduction to Latin grammar, at a level oriented towards the study of Latin philosophical and theological texts in graduate studies.

This course completes an introduction to Latin grammar, at a level oriented towards the study of Latin philosophical and theological texts in grammar studies.

Does happiness consist in autonomy or is grace required? This course will examine two responses to this question by comparing the letters of the stoic Seneca and the writings of St. Augustine.