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CLAS 1004 - Ancient Rome: Power, Politics, and the Roman Republic [HP]
(3 cr; Student Option)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 3104 until 21-JAN-20
The Roman Republic from its origins to Caesar's death.
CLAS 1005 - Ancient Rome: The Roman Revolution [HP]
(3 cr; Student Option)
Equivalent courses: was CNRC 3105 until 18-JAN-22, was CNES 3105 until 18-JAN-22
Transition from republic to empire; political strategies of Augustus (the first emperor). "Golden age" of Latin literature; the monuments.
CLAS 1007 - World of Rome [HP]
(3 cr; Student Option)
Equivalent courses: was CNRC 1003 until 18-JAN-22, was CNES 1003 until 18-JAN-22
Roman civilization, from Etruscan origins to late antiquity. Cultural diversity of Mediterranean civilization. Ways of life, social, and political institutions as evidenced by literature, art, architecture, history, and material culture.
CLAS 1008 - World of Greece [HP]
(3 cr; Student Option)
Equivalent courses: was CNRC 1002 until 18-JAN-22, was CNES 1002 until 18-JAN-22
Ancient Greek civilization, from second millenium BCE to Roman period. Art/archaeology, philosophy, science, literature, social/political institutions. Focuses on connections with contemporary cultures corresponding to Ancient Near East.
CLAS 1042 - Greek and Roman Mythology [OH]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was CNRC 1042 until 03-SEP-24, was CNES 1042 until 18-JAN-22, CNRC 1042H, CNRC 1042
Introduction to the stories and the study of Greek and Roman mythology.
CLAS 1042H - Honors Course: Greek and Roman Mythology [OH]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was CNRC 1042H until 03-SEP-24, was CNES 1042H until 18-JAN-22, was CLAS 1142 until 05-SEP-00, CNRC 1042H, CNRC 1042
Introduction to stories/study of Greek/Roman mythology.
CLAS 1082 - Jesus in History [HP]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was CNRC 1082 until 05-SEP-23, was CNES 1082 until 18-JAN-22, was RELA 1082 until 07-SEP-04, was RELA 1082 until 21-JAN-03, was RELA 1082 until 03-SEP-02, was RELA 1082 until 07-SEP-99
Jesus of Nazareth in his original setting. Modern approaches to the historical Jesus. Perspectives and needs of early gospel writers and effects on portrayals of Jesus. Shifting representations of Jesus in new historical and cultural situations. Meets with Clas 1182.
CLAS 1082H - Honors Course: Jesus in History [HP]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 1082H until 22-MAY-17, was RELA 1082H until 07-SEP-04, was RELA 1082H until 05-SEP-00, was CLAS 1182 until 05-SEP-00, was RELA 1182 until 07-SEP-99
Jesus of Nazareth in his original setting. Modern approaches to historical Jesus. Perspectives/needs of early gospel writers, effects of portrayals of Jesus. Shifting representations of Jesus in new historical/cultural situations. Meets with 1082.
CLAS 1148 - Technical Terminology for the Health Professions
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 1046 until 22-MAY-17
Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes, and roots basic to the vocabulary of health professions; taught through computer-assisted instruction.
CLAS 1905 - Freshman Seminar (Topics course)
(3 cr; A-F or Audit)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 1905 until 21-MAY-18
Topics specified in Class Schedule.
CLAS 3008 - History of Ancient Art [OH IP]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 3008 until 02-SEP-14, was ARTH 3008 until 06-SEP-05, was CNES 3008 until 07-SEP-04, was ARTH 3008 until 07-SEP-04, was ARTH 3008 until 21-JAN-03, was ARTH 3008 until 21-MAY-01, was ARTH 3008 until 16-JAN-01
Architecture, sculpture, and painting of selected early cultures; emphasis on influences on the development of Western art.
CLAS 3023 - Age of Constantine the Great [HP IP]
(3 cr; Student Option)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 3107 until 21-MAY-18, CNES 3107 (inactive, ending 28-MAY-02, was CLAS 3023 until 07-SEP-04), RELS 3074 (inactive), CLAS 1023 (inactive, starting 05-SEP-00, was CLAS 3023 until 05-SEP-00, was CLAS 3023 until 07-SEP-99)
Change/continuity in Roman Empire from its 2nd-century zenith through 3rd-century crisis, first Christian emperor (306 to 337 A.D.), and beyond. Replacement of classical paganism by Christianity. Beginnings of monasticism. Superpower relations between Roman, Persian empires. Meets with 1023.
CLAS 3024 - Age of St. Augustine of Hippo [HP IP]
(3 cr; Student Option)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 3108 until 22-JAN-19, CNES 3108 (inactive, starting 22-JAN-13, ending 07-SEP-10, was CLAS 3024 until 07-SEP-04), RELS 3541 (inactive), CLAS 1024 (inactive, starting 05-SEP-00, was CLAS 3024 until 05-SEP-00, was CLAS 3024 until 07-SEP-99)
Cultural diversity (A.D. 363 to circa A.D. 500). Replacement of Roman Empire in Western Europe by barbarian kingdoms, consolidation of Constantinople as capital in the East. Literature, art, thought resulting from new dominance of Christianity, particularly Augustine of Hippo. Meets with 3024.
CLAS 3035 - Classical Myth in Western Art [OH]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Spring)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 3035 until 02-SEP-14, was ARTH 3035 until 06-SEP-05, was CNES 3035 until 07-SEP-04, was ARTH 3035 until 07-SEP-04
An exploration of the role of myth in the visual arts through examination of major figures and stories that became popular in the ancient world and have fascinated artists and audiences ever since.
CLAS 3070 - Topics in Ancient Religion (Topics course)
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 3070 until 21-JAN-20, was RELA 3070 until 18-JAN-05, was CNES 3070 until 18-JAN-05, was RELA 3070 until 07-SEP-04, was RELA 3070 until 21-JAN-03, was RELA 3070 until 03-SEP-02, was RELA 3070 until 07-SEP-99
Study of a specific aspect of religion in Classical and Near Eastern antiquity such as healing cults, magic and divination, Gnosticism, or prophecy and authority. Topics specified in the Class Schedule.
CLAS 3071 - Greek and Hellenistic Religions [HP]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Spring)
Equivalent courses: was CNRC 3071 until 18-JAN-22, was CNES 3071 until 18-JAN-22, was RELA 3071 until 07-SEP-04, was RELA 3071 until 07-SEP-99, RELS 5071 (starting 02-SEP-08, ending 17-JAN-06, was RELA 5071 until 02-SEP-08), CNRC 5071, RELS 3071H (inactive, starting 20-JAN-15, was RELA 3071H until 02-SEP-08), RELS 3071 (starting 07-SEP-10, ending 22-JAN-08, was RELA 3071 until 02-SEP-08), CNRC 3071
Greek religion from the Bronze Age to Hellenistic times. Sources include literature, art, and archaeology. Homer and Olympian deities; ritual performance; prayer and sacrifice; temple architecture; death and the afterlife; mystery cults; philosophical religion; Near Eastern salvation religions.
CLAS 3072 - The New Testament [HP]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was CNRC 3072 until 18-JAN-22, was CNES 3072 until 18-JAN-22, was RELA 3072 until 07-SEP-04, was RELA 3072 until 21-MAY-01, was RELA 3072 until 16-JAN-01, was RELA 3072 until 07-SEP-99, RELS 3072 (starting 27-MAY-08, ending 17-JAN-06, was RELA 3072 until 02-SEP-08), CNRC 3072, CNRC 5072 (starting 02-SEP-08, ending 06-SEP-05, was CNES 5072 until 18-JAN-22, was RELA 5072 until 18-JAN-05, was CLAS 5072 until 18-JAN-05, was RELA 5072 until 07-SEP-04, was CLAS 5072 until 07-SEP-04, was RELA 5072 until 07-SEP-99), RELS 5072 (starting 02-SEP-08, ending 17-JAN-06, was RELA 5072 until 02-SEP-08)
Early Jesus movement in its cultural and historical setting. Origins in Judaism; traditions about Jesus. The apostle Paul, his controversies and interpreters. Questions of authority, religious practice, and structure; emergence of the canon of scripture. Contemporary methods of New Testament study; biblical writings as history and narrative.
CLAS 3072H - Honors Course: The New Testament [HP]
(4 cr; Student Option)
Equivalent courses: was RELA 3072H until 07-SEP-04, was RELA 3072H until 05-SEP-00, was CLAS 3172 until 05-SEP-00, was RELA 3172 until 07-SEP-99
Early Jesus movement in its cultural/historical setting: origins in Judaism; traditions about Jesus; Paul, his controversies/interpreters; questions of authority, religious practice, structure; emergence of canon. Contemporary methods of New Testament study; biblical writings as history/narrative. Meets with 3072. Honors students meet weekly for recitation section.
CLAS 3088 - Archaeology in Biblical Lands I: Old Testament Period
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 3172 until 02-SEP-14, was RELA 3088 until 07-SEP-99, was CLAS 5088 until 07-SEP-99, was RELA 5088 until 07-SEP-99
Archaeological data relevant to the Old Testament; major sites in the Holy Land and other areas of the Mediterranean and Near East. Evidence of pottery, inscriptions, manuscripts, and coins. Excavation methods. Archaeology as a tool for study of ancient religions.
CLAS 3089 - Archaeology in Biblical Lands II: New Testament Period
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Spring Odd Year)
Equivalent courses: was RELS 3089 until 04-SEP-12, was RELA 3089 until 02-SEP-08, was RELA 3089 until 07-SEP-99, was CLAS 5089 until 07-SEP-99, was RELA 5089 until 07-SEP-99
Archaeological data relevant to the New Testament; major sites in the Holy Land and other areas of Mediterranean and Near East. Evidence of pottery, inscriptions, manuscripts, and coins. Excavation methods. Archaeology as a tool for study of ancient religions.
CLAS 3142 - Art of Egypt [HP]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 3142 until 02-SEP-14, was ARTH 3142 until 06-SEP-05, was CNES 3142 until 07-SEP-04, was ARTH 3142 until 07-SEP-04, was ARTH 3142 until 24-MAY-04
Arts and architecture of Egypt from prehistoric times to the emergence of modern Egypt, with emphasis on the elements of continuity and of change that have shaped Egyptian culture.
CLAS 3152 - Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece [OH]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was CNRC 3152 until 18-JAN-22, was CNES 3152 until 18-JAN-22, was ARTH 3152 until 06-SEP-05, was CNES 3152 until 07-SEP-04, was ARTH 3152 until 07-SEP-04
Introduction to the civilization of ancient Greece as revealed through art and material culture. Case studies of selected monuments and sites.
CLAS 3162 - Roman Art and Archaeology [OH]
(4 cr; Student Option; offered Fall Odd Year)
Equivalent courses: was CNRC 3162 until 18-JAN-22, was CNES 3162 until 18-JAN-22, was ARTH 3162 until 06-SEP-05, was CNES 3162 until 07-SEP-04, was ARTH 3162 until 07-SEP-04
Introduction to the art and material culture of the Roman World: origin, change and continuity, "progress" or "decay" in the later Empire, and its legacy to the modern world.
CLAS 3173 - Honors Course: Roman Religion and Early Christianity
(4 cr; Student Option)
Equivalent courses: was RELA 3173 until 07-SEP-04, was RELA 3173 until 07-SEP-99
Etruscan, Republican religion. Appeal of non-Roman cults. Ruler worship. Christians in Asia Minor, Egypt and the West. Popular piety, Christian and non-Christian. Rabbinic Judaism. Varieties on Christianity in 2nd and 3rd centuries. Influence of Greco-Roman culture on emerging church. Constantine and Julian. Honors recitation meets once a week for an additional recitation section. Meets with Clas 3173.
CLAS 3340 - Practicum in Archaeological Field and Computer Techniques
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 3340 until 04-SEP-12, was CLCV 3340 until 06-SEP-05, was CNES 3340 until 07-SEP-04, was CNES 5340 until 07-SEP-04, was CLCV 3340 until 21-JAN-03, was CLAS 5340 until 21-JAN-03, was CLCV 3340 until 07-SEP-99, was CLAS 5340 until 07-SEP-99, ARTH 5340 (inactive), ARTH 3340 (inactive), CLCV 3340 (inactive), CNES 5340 (inactive, ending 02-SEP-08), CNES 3340 (inactive, ending 02-SEP-08, starting 07-SEP-99, was CLCV 3340 until 06-SEP-05, was CNES 5340 until 07-SEP-04, was CLAS 3340 until 07-SEP-04, was CLCV 3340 until 21-JAN-03, was CLAS 5340 until 21-JAN-03, was CLAS 3340 until 21-JAN-03, was CLCV 3340 until 07-SEP-99, was CLAS 5340 until 07-SEP-99)
Methods used for excavation of Old and New World sites. Meets at archaeometry/computer lab for part of the semester and at a selected site in Minnesota for day-long sessions for 9 to 10 weeks.
CLAS 3993 - Directed Studies
(1 cr [max 4]; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 18 credits; may be repeated 18 times)
Equivalent courses: was CNRC 3993 until 18-JAN-22, was CNES 3993 until 18-JAN-22
Guided individual reading or study.
CLAS 5070 - Topics in Ancient Religion (Topics course)
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 5070 until 22-JAN-19, was RELA 5070 until 18-JAN-05, was CNES 5070 until 18-JAN-05, was RELA 5070 until 07-SEP-04, was RELA 5070 until 21-JAN-03, was RELA 5070 until 03-SEP-02, was RELA 5070 until 07-SEP-99
Study of a specific aspect of religion in Classical and Near Eastern antiquity such as healing cults, magic and divination, Gnosticism, or prophecy and authority. Topics specified in the Class Schedule.
CLAS 5080 - New Testament Proseminar (Topics course)
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 5080 until 22-JAN-19, was RELA 5080 until 18-JAN-05, was CNES 5080 until 18-JAN-05, was RELA 5080 until 07-SEP-04, was RELA 5080 until 03-SEP-02, was RELA 5080 until 04-SEP-00, was RELA 5080 until 07-SEP-99
Study of some specific aspect of the New Testament and related literature. The class is organized as a discussion seminar. Topics specified in the Class Schedule.
CLAS 5083 - Ancient Comedy
(3 cr; Student Option)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 5083 until 26-MAY-15
Greek/Roman comic drama (e.g., Aristophanes, Menander, Plautus, Terence).
CLAS 5103 - Hellenistic and Early Roman Art and Archaeology
(3 cr; Student Option)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 5103 until 04-SEP-12, was ARTH 5103 until 06-SEP-05, was CNES 5103 until 07-SEP-04, was ARTH 5103 until 07-SEP-04
Sculpture, architecture, painting, and topography in developing centers of Hellenistic culture in eastern Mediterranean and in Etruscan and Roman towns from 400 B.C. to the beginnings of the Roman Empire.
CLAS 5108 - Greek Architecture
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Spring)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 5108 until 02-SEP-14, was ARTH 5108 until 06-SEP-05, was CNES 5108 until 07-SEP-04, was ARTH 5108 until 07-SEP-04
Geometric through classical examples of religious and secular architecture and their setting at archaeological sites in Greece, Asia Minor and Italy.
CLAS 5111 - Prehistoric Art and Archaeology of Greek
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 5111 until 04-SEP-12, was ARTH 5111 until 06-SEP-05, was CNES 5111 until 07-SEP-04, was ARTH 5111 until 07-SEP-04
Artistic and architectural forms of Neolithic period in Aegean area and Cycladic, Minoan, and Mycenaean cultures. Aims and methods of modern field archaeology; the record of human habitation in the Aegean area. Archaeological evidence as a basis for historical reconstruction.
CLAS 5112 - Archaic and Classical Greek Art
(3 cr; Student Option)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 5112 until 04-SEP-12, was ARTH 5112 until 07-SEP-04
Sculpture, painting, architecture and minor arts in Greek lands from the 9th through 5th centuries B.C. Examination of material remains of Greek culture; archaeological problems such as identifying and dating buildings; analysis of methods and techniques. Emphasis on Periklean Athens.
CLAS 5120 - Field Research in Archaeology
(3 cr [max 6]; Student Option; offered Every Summer; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 5120 until 04-SEP-12, was ARTH 5120 until 06-SEP-05, was CNES 5120 until 18-JAN-05, was ARTH 5120 until 18-JAN-05, was CNES 5120 until 07-SEP-04, was ARTH 5120 until 07-SEP-04, was ARTH 5120 until 12-JUN-00, ARTH 5120 (inactive), CNES 5120 (inactive, starting 07-SEP-99, was ARTH 5120 until 06-SEP-05, was ARTH 5120 until 18-JAN-05, was ARTH 5120 until 07-SEP-04, was CLAS 5120 until 12-JUN-00, was ARTH 5120 until 12-JUN-00, was CLAS 5120 until 07-SEP-99), CLCV 5120 (inactive)
Field excavation, survey, and research at archaeological sites in the Mediterranean area. Techniques of excavation and exploration; interpretation of archaeological materials.
CLAS 5172 - House, Villa, Tomb: Roman Art in the Private Sphere
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 5172 until 02-SEP-14, was ARTH 5172 until 06-SEP-05, was CNES 5172 until 18-JAN-05, was ARTH 5172 until 18-JAN-05, was CNES 5172 until 07-SEP-04, was ARTH 5172 until 07-SEP-04
The architecture, painting and sculpture of urban houses, country estates, and tombs in the Roman World. Relationships between public and private spheres, and literary and physical evidence; usefulness of the physical evidence in illuminating gender roles.
CLAS 5182 - Art and the State: Public Art in the Roman Empire
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 5182 until 04-SEP-12, was ARTH 5182 until 06-SEP-05, was CNES 5182 until 18-JAN-05, was ARTH 5182 until 18-JAN-05, was CNES 5182 until 07-SEP-04, was ARTH 5182 until 07-SEP-04
Origins of Roman public art; use in maintaining community; exploitation by the first Emperor, Augustus; development and diffusion through the later Empire; varying capabilities to adjust to the demands of a Christian Empire.
CLAS 5251 - Archaeology of Herodian Israel
(3 cr; A-F or Audit)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 5251 until 04-SEP-12, RELA 5251 (inactive), CNES 5251 (inactive, ending 02-SEP-08, was CLAS 5251 until 07-SEP-04), RELS 5251 (inactive)
Archaeological sites in Israel dating to era of Herod the Great (37-4 BC). Palaces and religious edifices. Remains from Jewish/gentile settlements throughout the kingdom. Course readings consist of contemporary literary sources and excavation reports.
CLAS 5252 - History of Early Christian Art in Context
(3 cr [max 4]; Student Option; offered Spring Even Year; may be repeated for 4 credits)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 5252 until 04-SEP-12, was ARTH 5252 until 06-SEP-05, was CNES 5252 until 23-MAY-05, was ARTH 5252 until 23-MAY-05, was CNES 5252 until 18-JAN-05, was ARTH 5252 until 18-JAN-05, was CNES 5252 until 07-SEP-04, was ARTH 5252 until 07-SEP-04
The role played by art in the formation of early Christian and Byzantine communities, and in establishing their relationships with the Pagan world and early Islam.
CLAS 5794 - Introduction to Classical and Near Eastern Studies
(1 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was CNRC 5794 until 18-JAN-22, was CNES 5794 until 18-JAN-22
Introduction to core research materials and reference materials in the various disciplines which make up classical studies.
CLAS 5940 - Topics in Classical Literature (Topics course)
(3 cr; Student Option; may be repeated for 9 credits; may be repeated 3 times)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 5940 until 02-SEP-14
Additional work for graduate credit. Topics specified in Class Schedule. Meets with 3940.
CLAS 5950 - Aspects of Classical Culture (Topics course)
(1 cr [max 3]; Student Option; offered Periodic Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 3 credits)
Equivalent courses: was CNES 5950 until 02-SEP-14
Topics specified in Class Schedule. Meets with 3950.
CLAS 5993 - Directed Studies
(1 cr [max 4]; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 4 times)
Equivalent courses: was CNRC 5993 until 18-JAN-22, was CNES 5993 until 18-JAN-22
Guided individual reading or study.
CLAS 5994 - Directed Research
(1 cr [max 12]; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 12 credits)
Equivalent courses: was CNRC 5994 until 18-JAN-22, was CNES 5994 until 18-JAN-22
CLAS 5996 - Directed Instruction
(1 cr [max 12]; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 12 credits)
Equivalent courses: was CNRC 5996 until 18-JAN-22, was CNES 5996 until 18-JAN-22
Guided individual research.
CLAS 8190 - Seminar: Issues in Ancient Art and Archaeology (Topics course)
(3 cr; Student Option; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 4 times)
Equivalent courses: was ARTH 8190 until 21-MAY-18, was ARTH 8190 until 07-SEP-04, was ARTH 8190 until 24-MAY-04, was ARTH 8190 until 20-JAN-04, was ARTH 8190 until 02-SEP-03, was ARTH 8190 until 21-JAN-03, was ARTH 8190 until 03-SEP-02, was ARTH 8190 until 22-JAN-02, was ARTH 8190 until 04-SEP-01, was ARTH 8190 until 16-JAN-01, was ARTH 8190 until 05-SEP-00, ARTH 8190 (starting 20-JAN-04, was CLAS 8190 until 07-SEP-04, was CLAS 8190 until 24-MAY-04, was CLAS 8190 until 20-JAN-04, was CLAS 8190 until 02-SEP-03, was CLAS 8190 until 21-JAN-03, was CLAS 8190 until 03-SEP-02, was CLAS 8190 until 22-JAN-02, was CLAS 8190 until 04-SEP-01, was CLAS 8190 until 16-JAN-01, was CLAS 8190 until 05-SEP-00, was CLAS 8190 until 07-SEP-99), CNRC 8190
Selected issues, with special attention to current scholarly disputes. Topics specified in [Class Schedule].

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