From the Program Director, Dr. Marie Marianetti



The minor in Classical Civilization and the Classical Tradition provides students with an interdisciplinary approach to the literature, culture, history, politics, philosophy, mythology, and archaeology of the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. The program is offered as a minor field that complements a wide variety of majors. It is particularly valuable for students whose major field of study is in the Arts and Humanities, including English, History, Languages and Literatures, and Philosophy, as well as for certain majors in the social sciences, including Anthropology, Political Science, and Psychology. Ancient Greek and Latin languages are not required for the minor. Students who minor in Classical Civilization and the Classical Tradition conduct their course of study in consultation with the Minor’s Coordinator. They satisfy the College requirement of a minor field by taking four courses (12 credits), at least two of which must be at the 300-level.

Photo of The Parthenon in Athens

To speak to the Program Director, Prof. Marie Marianetti, see the History Advising page.

Upcoming Events

December 6, 2024

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Auditions for Ti-Jean and His Brothers Friday December 6, 2024 from 12-5pm in the Apex on Lehman College Campus, Room M18 for dance, singing, and acting auditions

The Theatre and Dance programs are holding auditions for Ti-Jean and His Brothers, by Derek Walcott Friday December 6, 2024 from 12-5pm in the Apex on Lehman College Campus, Room M18 for dance, singing, and acting auditions Ti-Jean and His Brothers by Derek Walcott, music by Andre Tanker directed by Rick DesRochers, choreography by Michael Manswell A dance/theatre collaboration from the Nobel Prize-winning playwright/poet and founder of the Trinidad Theatre Workshop, Derek Walcott.

December 8, 2024

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Winter Concert: Chorus and Orchestra

Master works for chorus and orchestra including Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass, additional works by Mendelssohn, Rutter, Handel, as well as multicultural seasonal selections and a holiday sing-along for the audience.

December 10, 2024

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Tribute to Mongo Santamaria

The Lehman Latin Jazz Ensemble presents a thrilling journey through the music of legendary Cuban-American percussionist Mongo Santamaria, whose groundbreaking fusion of Latin rhythms and jazz revolutionized the music world.

December 13, 2024

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Auditions for the 2025 Spring Dance Concert are coming!

Spring Dance Concert Auditions Friday, December 13th, 4:00, APEX Room M18 Come audition for the Spring Dance Concert! No need to prepare anything, just come ready to dance! Contact amy.larimer@lehman.cuny.edu for more information.