This interdisciplinary minor is for students with diverse interests in the material culture of the ancient world. Course work combines the study of archeology, literature, art, history, philosophy, myth, and religion. The scope of the minor is not limited to Greece and Rome, but touches on all the an...
A minor in Latin provides students with an understanding of the literature, culture, and intellectual achievements of Roman antiquity. Students acquire the language skills and cultural understanding to function successfully in social settings and a variety of careers.
Since antiquity the Middle East and Europe were intricately connected. Large empires, religious wars, cultural traditions, population movements, trade activity and similar developments led to a shared experience that left an indelible mark on what it came to be known as Europe and the Middle East. Th...
The BA in religious studies is designed to give students an understanding of the major religious traditions of the world. The degree has a comparative and cross-cultural perspective that relates to global issues. Areas of study include Eastern religious traditions (Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Hin...
The minor in Classical studies gives students an introduction to Classical cultures and broadens their knowledge of the foundations of Western civilization.
The BA in anthropology helps students acquire an understanding of human culture, language, and biology. They develop analytical skills, strong writing skills, and a thoroughly cross-cultural perspective.
In this course, students primarily explore the history, practices, beliefs, and contemporarydevelopments of the three major monotheistic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Studentswill examine these three religious traditions thematically and comparatively, in order to understandthe simil...
What is African art? In this course, we will use this question to explore the arts of the African continent and its diaspora from its beginnings to the present day. We will examine how knowledge of African art was created and learn how to discuss African art through a critical lens. We will use the D...
Dr. Jonathan Schulz is an Assistant Professor in the Economics Department at George Mason University. In addition to being affiliated with the Institute for Immigration Research (IIR), he works with The Center for Study of Public Choice and The Interdisciplinary Center for Economic Science at George ...
