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Classical Civilization program requirements

What the Classical Civilization Major and Minor require, as the 2026-2027 Arts & Science Calendar states it, and every course they name.

Classical Civilization Major

  • Arts program
  • 7.0 credits
  • Open enrolment
  • ASMAJ0382

Enrolment

This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program. The full enrolment requirements are on the Calendar's page for this program.

Completion requirements

There are no specific requirements for first year. Students are recommended to take CLA160H1/ CLA170H1 and at least one other CLA course at the 200-level.

(7.0 credits)

1CLA160H1/ CLA170H1

2CLA260H1

3CLA402H1/ CLA403H1

4Additional 5.5 credits in CLA, including 2.0 credits at the 300+-level

Substitutions:

1Up to 3.0 credits from approved courses involving the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations taught by other departments, notably Art History and Philosophy, may be substituted for the 5.5 credits in CLA courses from Requirement 4.

Art History:

FAH206H1, FAH207H1, FAH208H1, FAH303H1, FAH304H1, FAH307H1, FAH308H1, FAH309H1, FAH310H1, FAH311H1, FAH312H1, FAH313H1, FAH314H1, FAH401H1, FAH402H1, FAH405H1, FAH406H1, FAH407H1

Philosophy:

PHL200Y1, PHL301H1, PHL302H1, PHL303H1, PHL304H1, PHL307H1, PHL400H1, PHL471H1

2Up to 2.0 credits in GRK or LAT may be substituted for the 5.5 credits in CLA courses from Requirement 4.

Courses these requirements name

  • CLA160H1Introduction to Classical Studies
  • CLA170H1Ancient Texts, Modern Worlds
  • CLA260H1Method and Theory in Classics
  • CLA402H1Advanced Seminar in Greek Civilization
  • CLA403H1Advanced Seminar in Roman Civilization
  • FAH206H1Prehistoric Aegean and East Mediterranean Art and Archaeology
  • FAH207H1Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology
  • FAH208H1Heroes of the Classical World
  • FAH303H1Emergence of Greek Civilisation
  • FAH304H1Architecture of Ancient Greece
  • FAH307H1Ancient Art, Migration, and the Barbarian ‘Other’
  • FAH308H1City of Athens: Art, Politics and Society
  • FAH309H1City of Rome
  • FAH310H1Greek Vase Painting
  • FAH311H1Greek Sculpture
  • FAH312H1Art of the Hellenistic Age
  • FAH313H1Greek Myth in Ancient Art
  • FAH314H1Eroticism in Ancient Art
  • FAH401H1Aegean Wall Paintings
  • FAH402H1Palaces of Minoan Crete
  • FAH405H1Understanding Dionysos: The God of Wine, Theatre and the Afterlife
  • FAH406H1Cross-Cultural Issues in Ancient Art Beyond Greece and Rome
  • FAH407H1Studies in Roman Painting and Sculpture
  • PHL200Y1Ancient Philosophy
  • PHL301H1Early Greek Philosophy
  • PHL302H1Ancient Philosophy After Aristotle
  • PHL303H1Plato
  • PHL304H1Aristotle
  • PHL307H1Augustine
  • PHL400H1Seminar in Ancient/Medieval Philosophy
  • PHL471H1Advanced Topics in Greek Philosophy
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Classical Civilization Minor

  • Arts program
  • 4.0 credits
  • Open enrolment
  • ASMIN0382

Enrolment

This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program. The full enrolment requirements are on the Calendar's page for this program.

Completion requirements

There are no specific requirements for first year. Students are recommended to take CLA160H1/ CLA170H1 and one other CLA course at the 200-level.

(4.0 credits)

1CLA160H1/ CLA170H1

23.5 credits in CLA courses at the 200+ level, including 1.0 credit at the 300+ level

Substitutions:

1Up to 2.0 credits from approved courses involving the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations taught by other departments, notably Art History and Philosophy, may be substituted for the 3.5 credits in CLA courses from Requirement 2.

Art History:

FAH206H1, FAH207H1, FAH208H1, FAH303H1, FAH304H1, FAH307H1, FAH308H1, FAH309H1, FAH310H1, FAH311H1, FAH312H1, FAH313H1, FAH314H1, FAH401H1, FAH402H1, FAH405H1, FAH406H1, FAH407H1

Philosophy:

PHL200Y1, PHL301H1, PHL302H1, PHL303H1, PHL304H1, PHL307H1, PHL400H1, PHL471H1

2Up to 1.0 credit in GRK or LAT may be substituted for the 3.5 credits in CLA courses from Requirement 2.

Courses these requirements name

  • CLA160H1Introduction to Classical Studies
  • CLA170H1Ancient Texts, Modern Worlds
  • FAH206H1Prehistoric Aegean and East Mediterranean Art and Archaeology
  • FAH207H1Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology
  • FAH208H1Heroes of the Classical World
  • FAH303H1Emergence of Greek Civilisation
  • FAH304H1Architecture of Ancient Greece
  • FAH307H1Ancient Art, Migration, and the Barbarian ‘Other’
  • FAH308H1City of Athens: Art, Politics and Society
  • FAH309H1City of Rome
  • FAH310H1Greek Vase Painting
  • FAH311H1Greek Sculpture
  • FAH312H1Art of the Hellenistic Age
  • FAH313H1Greek Myth in Ancient Art
  • FAH314H1Eroticism in Ancient Art
  • FAH401H1Aegean Wall Paintings
  • FAH402H1Palaces of Minoan Crete
  • FAH405H1Understanding Dionysos: The God of Wine, Theatre and the Afterlife
  • FAH406H1Cross-Cultural Issues in Ancient Art Beyond Greece and Rome
  • FAH407H1Studies in Roman Painting and Sculpture
  • PHL200Y1Ancient Philosophy
  • PHL301H1Early Greek Philosophy
  • PHL302H1Ancient Philosophy After Aristotle
  • PHL303H1Plato
  • PHL304H1Aristotle
  • PHL307H1Augustine
  • PHL400H1Seminar in Ancient/Medieval Philosophy
  • PHL471H1Advanced Topics in Greek Philosophy
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Requirements are quoted from the 2026-2027 Arts & Science Calendar, which is the official version. Atlas is independent of U of T, so confirm important decisions with your department or college registrar. See how to read program requirements or browse every program.

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