HUM 102 - Humanities II: Roman and Early Christian Culture

4 credits (Fall or Spring)

Major works of Roman and early Christian culture, exploring private and public paths to happiness from Cicero’s ideal commonwealth to the City of God. Readings include Virgil’s Aeneid, Stoic and Epicurean philosophy, satire and drama, Christian scripture, St. Augustine, and Boethius. Emphasis on close reading, discussion, and short essay assignments.

Prerequisite: None.
Instructor: Staff