The Departmental Honors program in Classics & Religious Studies offers high-achieving juniors and seniors the opportunity to design and complete an advanced research or writing project under the mentorship of a full-time faculty member.
Classics & Religious Studies Undergraduate Programs
Classics & Religious Studies Undergraduate Programs
The Classics and Religious Studies undergraduate programs, including minors and certificates, offer an interdisciplinary exploration of human cultures, ideas, and material worlds across time and around the globe. Students study ancient civilizations and their material and intellectual legacies alongside global religious traditions and the political, cultural, and civic debates that shape human societies.
Students who select Classics and Religious Studies as their major have a great deal of freedom to create their program.
Undergraduate Degrees
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Classics and Religious StudiesThe Classics and Religious Studies Bachelor of Arts degree offers an interdisciplinary exploration of ancient civilizations and global religious traditions.
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HTC ClassicsThe Honors Tutorial College program in classics provides highly motivated students with the opportunity to gain interdisciplinary expertise through the study of Mediterranean antiquity and/or the overlapping religious worlds of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism.
Undergraduate Minors & Certificates
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Classical Civilization MinorThis flexible minor in Classical Civilization is ideal for students interested in the ancient world, including those majoring in history, English, fine arts, anthropology and other related fields.
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Greek MinorStudents who enjoy studying Greek and advance to the third or fourth year of the language can easily add a Greek minor, which pairs well with majors in philosophy, English, history, political science and related disciplines.
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Latin MinorStudents who enjoy Latin and continue into advanced coursework can easily add a Latin minor, which complements majors in history, English, philosophy, political science and related fields.
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Religious Studies MinorThe Religious Studies minor offers a flexible option for students majoring in political science, history, international studies, philosophy or women and gender studies.
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Islamic Studies CertificateThe certificate in Islamic Studies offers motivated undergraduates students to explore Islam and the diverse cultures and societies it has shaped through religious, historical and cultural perspectives.
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Jewish Studies CertificateDeepen your knowledge of Jewish history, culture and literature through the Jewish Studies certificate program.
Get Hands-On Experience
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Research Opportunities
All undergraduate Classics and Religious Studies majors have the opportunity to engage in original research through coursework, independent projects and Departmental Honors Honors.
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Present Your Research at the Student Expo
You can choose to present your research — and create a research poster describing your work — a the annual Ohio University Student Expo.
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Internships & Service Learning
One of the best ways for students to prepare for the work world and earn credit is to complete an internship or engage in service learning.
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Study Abroad
Some majors consider traveling abroad for a semester, spring break, or during the summer. Many programs include content that can transfer back for credit in the major.
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Join a Student Organization
Connect with like-minded individuals and enrich your academic experience by joining a Classics & Religious Studies-focused student club or organization.
Undergraduate Advising and Student Affairs
Ohio University gives you tools to ensure you succeed, ranging from success advisors and department mentors who help you graduate on time to undergraduate-specific scholarships and financial aid opportunities.
Undergraduate students should contact Undergraduate Advising and Student Affairs for advising support, such as: class registration, adding and dropping classes, changing majors, adding minors and certificates, Guarantee+ and graduation checks.