Curricula: Greek

Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Greek

The following table summarizes all requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Greek. For an overview of a particular course, click on its title. Our Course Descriptions page lists all classical language courses. For one possible breakdown of the Greek major by semester, see the Plan of Study.

 

 Requirements   Credits 
 Greek 

30

     GRK 201. Introduction to the Greek Authors
     GRK 202. Plato
     GRK 403. Greek Prose Composition I
     GRK 404. Greek Prose Composition II
     GRK 405. Senior Seminar in a Greek Author I
     GRK 406. Senior Seminar in a Greek Author II
     Greek electives: six advanced courses (300 level or above)
     Two comprehensive examinations*

3
3
1
1
2
2
18
0

 Modern Language 

6

     One course at the 202 level or above**

6

 English 

6

 History 

6

 Classical Culture 

6

     CULT 101. Greek Civilization
     CULT 102. Roman Civilization 

3
3

 Mathematics 

3

     One mathematics course

3

 Clare College (Core Curriculum at St. Bonaventure)

36

     CLAR 101. The Intellectual Journey
     CLAR 110. Composition and Critical Thinking I 
     CLAR 111. Composition and Critical Thinking II
     Core Area Courses:
          CLAR 103. Foundations of the Western World
          CLAR 105. Inquiry in the Social World
          CLAR 206. Foundational Religious Texts of the Western World
          CLAR 207. The Catholic-Franciscan Heritage
          CLAR 208. World Views
          CLAR 209. Arts and Literature
          CLAR 302 & CLRL 302. Inquiry in the Natural World
          CLAR 304. The Good Life
     CLAR 401. The University Forum 

3
3
3
 
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
2

 General Electives 

27

 Total 

120

 

* Every Greek, Latin, and classical languages major must pass written and oral comprehensive examinations in their senior year.

 

† The Clare College curriculum also includes a three-credit quantitative reasoning requirement. Greek majors satisfy this requirement by passing any of the courses listed in the above table under Mathematics.

 


Requirements for a Minor in Greek

Non-majors may obtain a Greek minor by completing the requirements below. For an overview of a particular course, click on its title. Our Course Descriptions page lists all classical language courses.

 

To declare a minor, a special form must be filled out and filed with the Records Office by the end of the student's junior year. The appropriate form is available from the student's advisor or from the Office of the Registrar.