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Classics and Religious Studies B.A.
Honors Tutorial College Program
Classics and Religious Studies Major
The Honors Tutorial College program in classics and religious studies 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. Students will hone their linguistic, archaeological, comparative, and critical thinking skills with one-on-one tutorial study combined with classwork across the department. Upon graduation, students will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in classics and religious studies from the Honors Tutorial College.
Curriculum
The HTC program in Classics has two distinct tracks: Classical Languages and Literature and Classical Civilization.
The program includes courses in languages, archaeology, method and theory, and history. All students are also highly encouraged to take part in a study abroad program of their choosing, for which the department has dedicated scholarship funds. Students must also complete the university freshman and junior English composition requirements.
Students must complete at least 120 credit hours, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5, and fulfill all university and HTC requirements.
View Full Curriculum in the Academic Catalog
Honors Tutorial and Thesis
Students will complete eight tutorial courses, one per semester. The first six are tied to regular CARS courses offered each semester. The object of the weekly tutorials is to enrich the student’s understanding of the topics and issues raised in the regular course and to focus attention on areas of particular interest to the student. The two tutorials in the last year are devoted to the senior thesis. By the end of spring semester in the third year, each student will begin to develop a thesis topic, choose an advisor, and work on a thesis prospectus.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Recognizing that the economy is rapidly changing and that tomorrow’s big opportunities may not even exist today, the classics and religious studies HTC program provides its graduates with the chance to study the things hone the all-important soft skills of research, analysis, and critical thinking that all employers value in job applicants. The program is designed to prepare students for whatever comes next after college, which for past graduates has included careers in medicine, business, and public service.
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
All first-year Honors Tutorial College students admitted for fall semester earn the OHIO Premier Scholarship, valued at full in-state tuition and renewable for four years. Out-of-state HTC students may also earn the OHIO Trustee Award, valued at up to $7,000 annually.
Our Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships also provides services to students and parents both in-person and remotely.
Admissions Requirements
This is a selective admission program. Students must demonstrate:
- Exceptional academic performance
- Strong potential for independent study and research
- Submission of additional essays and high school teacher recommendations
- An interview with the director of studies
First-year, transfer, and external applicants are held to the same high standards. More details can be found on the HTC Application Page.
Director of Studies
