Classical Studies

www.villanova.edu/artsci/classical

Classical Studies at Villanova University is concerned with the languages, literatures, thought, and culture of the Greco-Roman world from Homer in the eighth century B.C.E. to St. Augustine in the fifth century C.E.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The MA in Classical Studies at Villanova University offers three possible tracks: (1) Greek/Latin, (2) Latin, or (3) Classical Culture. All tracks are available either on campus or online.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Students must complete a total of 30 course credits (10 courses) for the degree and maintain a GPA of at least 3.0. Students are required to take two literature survey courses: LAT 7250 History of Latin Literature and GRK 7250 History of Greek Literature. (Students without background in Latin and/or Greek may take the courses in English.) The remaining courses will be a combination of literature courses and courses on classical culture.

COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS:

Students in the Latin track must pass a classical language translation exam in Latin prose and poetry. Students in the Greek/Latin track must pass a translation exam in Greek and Latin prose and poetry. Students in the Classical Culture track must pass an essay exam on Greek and Latin literature, history, and culture.

RESEARCH PORTFOLIO

Students will complete a research portfolio consisting of the following:

(1) Latin literature survey paper
(2) Greek literature survey paper
(3) special topic paper

The portfolio papers are written in conjunction with courses.

MODERN LANGUAGE TRANSLATION EXAM:

Students have the option of taking a translation exam of classical scholarship in French, German, or Italian.

COMBINED BA/MA PROGRAM

This combined BA/MA program allows exceptional students to complete a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Classical Studies in five years. In the last year of undergraduate study students take three graduate courses (9 credits) that count toward both their undergraduate and graduate degree.

For more information about the MA in Classical Studies, please contact Dr. Valentina DeNardis, Director of Classical Studies. (valentina.denardis@villanova.edu)