Scott McGill

This class will read some classics – works written in Greco-Roman antiquity that, in the words of Samuel Johnson, have “stood the test of time, and been admired through all the changes which the mind of man has suffered from the various revolutions of knowledge.” The works are foundational to European and world culture. Our main purpose is to become closely familiar with them, by reading them slowly and interpreting them carefully. We will also try to understand better the cultures in which they were produced. Finally, we will look at moments in their reception history and thus observe flashes of their profound influence in later traditions. Formerly offered as EURO 101. Students cannot receive credit for both CLAS 101 and EURO 101

How is the passage of time given meaning, and what role--if any--is assigned to divinity in shaping the direction of events? Course explores various forms of recording and interpreting events, drawing from ancient Mesopotamia, Israel, and the Greco-Roman world--the cultures in which modern ideas of history began. Cross-list: RELI 285.

How is the passage of time given meaning, and what role--if any--is assigned to divinity in shaping the direction of events? Course explores various forms of recording and interpreting events, drawing from ancient Mesopotamia, Israel, and the Greco-Roman world--the cultures in which modern ideas of history began. Cross-list: CLAS 285. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 285 if student has credit for RELI 341.