Classics & Early Christian Literature

In the Classics & Early Christian Literature program, you’ll learn the languages of our Western heritage and study a broad range of authors, genres, and subjects in the original Latin and Greek. By discovering the depth of this heritage, you’ll build an excellent foundation for a successful career and a life informed by the highest ideals of Western and Catholic culture.

1. A deeper knowledge of Catholic doctrine and practice. Get to know not only what the Church teaches, but why. Explore the scriptural and historical foundations of Catholic thought and practice as well as the harmony between faith and reason.

2. Research and critical thinking. Many of our courses have research papers that challenge you to dig deeper into specific topics and compare and evaluate the insights of different writers.3. Writing and communication. With some of the brightest minds in the Western heritage as your example, learn to articulate your ideas clearly and thoroughly, and to persuade your listeners.