Ancient Studies
Learn from past civilizations and enrich your world.
This four-year Bachelor of Arts is a multidisciplinary program.
Students will be introduced to a range of sources, approaches, and theories used in the different contributing departments and disciplines.
Conseiller aux études
Dr. Aven McMaster
Téléphone : 705.673.1730 x 203
Courriel : ancs@thorneloe.ca
Please visit the department website for further information on Ancient Studies and Classical Studies.
Interesting Facts
- The first person to study the effects of the environment on human health was Hippocrates in the fifth century before our era.
- Julius Caesar was never emperor.
- Rome is the first civilization to make extensive use of concrete.
- In the Timaeus, Plato explains the dangers of deforestation.
Ontario High School Applicants
1 grade 12 English U/M course
5 other grade 12 U/M courses
A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
Additional information for applicants who have completed Advanced Placement courses.
Additional information for applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate.
Applicants from outside an Ontario High School
Canadian High School Applicants from outside Ontario
Note pour les étudiants actuels
Les options de grade ci-dessous seront offertes lors de la prochaine année universitaire et ne le sont pas cette année. Si vous cherchez les cours à suivre afin de compléter les options d'un programme d'une année universitaire antérieure, svp consultez avec un conseiller académique.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Ancient Studies
Students must follow these regulations in order to meet graduation requirements for the BA or B.Sc.
NOTE: In September 2015, all CLAS courses were changed to ANCS courses. All courses kept the same numbering and are considered equivalent.
Specialization in Ancient Studies
ANCS 1006E Greek Civilization
ANCS 1007E Roman Civilization
ANCS 2216E Approaches to the Ancient World
ANCS 3416E Greek History: Athens and Sparta OR ANCS 3427E Roman History: the Late Republic and Early Empire
ANCS 4416E Greek History: Athens and Sparta OR ANCS 4427E Roman History: the Late Republic and Early Empire
other 3000-series ANCS courses (12 cr)
other 4000-series ANCS courses (6 cr)
other ANCS/GREC/LATN courses (27 cr)
Electives (60 cr)
Notes:
- Students must include 6 credits in linguistic awareness, 6 credits of Indigenous content, and 6 credits in the Sciences if not part of the other minor or second major. Eligible courses are available at the 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 levels and students should take them at the appropriate time in their studies.
- Students may not exceed 42 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program.
Major in Ancient Studies
ANCS 1006E Greek Civilization
ANCS 1007E Roman Civilization
ANCS 2216E Approaches to the Ancient World
ANCS 3416E Greek History: Athens and Sparta OR ANCS 3427E Roman History: the Late Republic and Early Empire
ANCS 4416E Greek History: Athens and Sparta OR ANCS 4427E Roman History: the Late Republic and Early Empire
other 3000-series ANCS courses (6 cr)
other 4000-series ANCS courses (3 cr)
other ANCS/GREC/LATN courses (18 cr)
Electives (78 cr)
Notes:
- Students must include 6 credits in linguistic awareness, 6 credits of Indigenous content, and 6 credits in the Sciences if not part of the other minor or second major. Eligible courses are available at the 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 levels and students should take them at the appropriate time in their studies.
- Students must complete a minimum of a minor (24 credits) or a second major (42 credits) from among their elective credits.
- Students may not exceed 42 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program.
- Students may not choose Classical Studies as a second major or for a minor.
List of Ancient Studies Courses
In addition to ANCS, GREC, and LATN courses, the following will count as Ancient Studies courses:
ANTR 2095E World Prehistory and Archaeology
ARCL 3066E Archaeological Laboratory Methods
ARCL 3206E Old World Archaeological Culture History
ARCL 3207E New World Archaeological Culture History
ARCL 3095E Archaeology Field School
ARCL 4206E Archaeological Themes and Problems
HIST 2026E Historical Methods
HIST 2056E History of Ancient Civilizations
HIST 2546E Early Medieval Europe
HIST 4516E Early Medieval Chronicles
PHIL 2305E Origins of Western Philosophy
RLST 2105E Event and Meaning in the Bible: Foundations of the Judaeo-Christian Tradition
RLST 2106E The Bible in Context: Ancient Israel
RLST 2107E The Bible in Context: Christian Origins
RLST 2186E Jesus in Historical Context
RLST 3106E Varieties of Early Christianity
RLST 3126E The prophets of Israel
RLST 3131E Magic, Witchcraft & Divination in the Ancient Near East
RLST 3136E Wisdom Literature
RLST 3137E Apocalyptic and the Book of Revelation
RLST 3156E Exploring the Dead Sea Scrolls
RLST 3157E Secret Gospels: the Hidden Life and Teaching of Jesus
RLST 3166E Mark's Gospel
RLST 3176E Gender and Family in Early Christianity
RLST 3276E Hinduism: Origins and Development
RLST 4116E Biblical Studies I: Interpretive methods
RLST 4117E Biblical Studies II: Reading the Text
SREL 2126F Le pays et le peuple de la Bible
SREL 2186F La personne de Jésus (I)
SREL 2187F La personne de Jésus (II)
SREL 3106F L'Église: origines et fondements
SREL 3156F A la découverte des manuscrits de la mer Morte
SREL 3157F Les apocryphes chrétiens
SREL 4106F Herméneutique
SREL 4107F Études bibliques
THEA 2246F Theatre History I
Minor in Ancient Studies
ANCS 1006E Greek Civilization
ANCS 1007E Roman Civilization
6 credits from any ANCS/GREC/LATN courses at the 3000 or 4000 level
12 credits from any ANCS/GREC/LATN courses at the upper year level
Liste des membres du corps professoral
Faculty members for this program may be found on the Thorneloe University website.
Individual profiles: