The development and progress of ancient civilization, including history, philosophy, literature, and culture. No knowledge of Greek or Latin is required.

Development of Western philosophy from the pre-Socratics to the early Christian era; emphasis on Plato and Aristotle.

Critical issues, scholarly debates, and historical methods in studying the development of the Christian tradition regarding the figure of Jesus.

Discussion of Egypt's culture, language, and history from the prehistorical period (13,000 BC) to the New Kingdom (1069 BC).

Examines ancient Greek medicine in light of the modern fields of pathology, surgery, pharmacology, therapy, obstetrics, psychology, anatomy, medical science, ethics, and education.

Examines the sequence of civil conflict in Rome from the struggle of the orders through the rise of Constantine the Great.

Subjects include the masterpieces of Greek tragedy, the social and cultural background of the texts, and questions posed by the texts.

The vocabulary and grammar of ancient Egypt as a guide to understanding artifacts and monuments from the different periods of Egyptian history, whether in museums, exhibitions, or on site overseas.

Nero's life in its larger social and historical context, as well as his reception in the medieval period and beyond.

Examines the aims, methods, and achievements of philosophy and science in the ancient Roman world.

Delve into all areas of Egyptian daily life from the dawn of the dynasties to the age of Cleopatra.