Ancient History and Classics

Explore the civilizations that helped shape the modern world with Ball State’s Minor in Ancient History and Classics. You’ll study the history, literature, languages, and mythology of ancient Greece and Rome while discovering how classical ideas and traditions have influenced societies across centuries.

Through coursework in classical culture and ancient history, you can explore topics ranging from Greek and Roman civilization to classical literature and mythology. You may also have opportunities to bring your studies to life through study abroad experiences in the Mediterranean.

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What You Will Learn

Through this minor, you’ll learn to:

• examine the history and development of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations
• interpret classical literature and mythology within their historical and cultural contexts
• explore classical languages and their connections to the ancient world
• analyze the lasting influence of classical civilizations on later cultures and societies 

Why Choose This Minor?

The cultures of ancient Greece and Rome have had a lasting influence on literature, government, language, art, philosophy, and many other aspects of society. Studying the ancient world gives you an opportunity to examine those foundations while developing valuable skills in research, analysis, interpretation, and communication.

The Ancient History and Classics minor can complement studies in fields such as anthropology, English, philosophy, political science, modern languages, and the arts. With electives in classical culture, Latin, Greek and Roman history, and Byzantine civilization, you can also tailor part of the curriculum around your interests. This minor is not open to History majors.