Renaissance Studies Minor
The Renaissance studies minor provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding a vibrant and complex time in human history. Course offerings include art history, classics, political science, dance and literature, among other topics. Students have flexibility to choose from areas most relevant to their interests and academic goals. For students considering graduate school, the minor offers many advantages. The courses cover substantive topics and provide training in academic skills and methods, such as writing, analysis and research. This minor complements many primary areas of study, such as art or architecture, English, history, theater, political science and more.
Minor Requirements (18 Hours)
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 18 hours from the following: | 18 | |
| History of Italian Renaissance Art | ||
| History of Northern Renaissance Art | ||
| History of Renaissance Painting | ||
| History of Renaissance Sculpture | ||
| History of Renaissance Architecture | ||
| Florentine Art | ||
| Introduction to Classical Mythology | ||
| Classical Mythology | ||
| Historic Dance | ||
| The Renaissance | ||
| Tudor Literature | ||
| English Drama to 1660 | ||
| Shakespeare's Tragedies | ||
| Shakespeare’s Comedies and Histories | ||
| French Literature and Culture Before 1800 | ||
| Medieval German Literature and Culture | ||
| Family and Society in Europe, c. 1200-1700 | ||
| Magic and Witchcraft in Europe, c. 1200-1700 | ||
| Italian Literature in Translation | ||
| History of Western Music I | ||
| Renaissance Philosophy | ||
| Classical and Medieval Political Theory | ||
| Modern Political Theory | ||
| Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) | ||
| New Testament | ||
| Renaissance and Golden Age Literature | ||
| History of Costume | ||
| History of the Theatre I | ||
| Dramatic Theory I | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Note: Topics courses with appropriate content may be used as part of the minor.