Bachelor Degree (B.A.) in Greek Language*
BECOME CONVERSANT WITH THE GREEK LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
The Greek Major at Belmont Abbey College develops students’ proficiency in the Greek language, providing a broad understanding of Greek literature from its classical roots to its use by the Church Fathers and in the liturgy of the Eastern churches. Grounded in the immersive, living language method pioneered by Hans Ørberg and adapted for Greek by Santiago Carbonell Martínez, the program emphasizes active engagement with the language and original texts that form the foundation of a liberal arts education. This approach prepares students not only for careers teaching Greek at the primary, middle, or high school levels but also for advanced graduate study in Greek, classics, theology, and related fields, responding to the growing national interest in classical education.
Possible career paths:
Greek Language and Literature Teacher at the primary, middle, or high school level; Graduate Student in Greek, Classics, Theology, Philosophy, History, or related fields.
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Program Details
In addition to the specific requirements listed in the section below, all students at the Abbey are required to earn credits in our core liberal arts curriculum.
- GR 101: Fundamentals of Greek Language – Level 1
- GR 102: Fundamentals of Greek Language – Level 2
- GR 201: Fundamentals of Greek Language – Level 3
- GR 202: Fundamentals of Greek Language – Level 4
- GR 301: Greek Composition
- GR 302: Introductory Greek Readings
- GR 431: Classical Greek Prose I
- GR 421: Classical Greek Poetry I
- GR 432: Classical Greek Prose II OR GR 422: Classical Greek Poetry II
And 3 of the next 4 following classes:
- GR 450: Ecclesiastical Greek: Fathers of the Church – Ante-Nicean Fathers
- GR 451: Ecclesiastical Greek: Fathers of the Church – Post-Nicean Fathers
- GR 460: Ordinary Texts of the Divine Liturgies of the Byzantine Rite
- GR 461: Propers Texts of the Divine Liturgies of the Byzantine Rite
In Partnership with Veterum Sapientia Institute
As part of the Greek major, students have the opportunity to take online courses through our partnership with the Veterum Sapientia Institute (VSI). On-campus students begin with foundational courses taught by Belmont Abbey professors, then progress to upper-level courses online alongside Greek students from across the country. Like the Abbey’s intimate class sizes, VSI limits classes to 15 students, ensuring personalized instruction. External online learners will complete all coursework virtually.
The Veterum Sapientia Institute is dedicated to forming Catholics in their cultural and spiritual heritage by teaching Latin and Greek as living languages. VSI aims to be the premier institution for this mission and a leader in setting the standard for classical language pedagogy.
Through the Belmont Abbey–VSI partnership, students benefit from the best of both worlds: the flexibility and reach of online learning paired with the rich, personal engagement of an on-campus experience. This integration deepens the Greek major’s academic impact and equips students with tools for both professional success and lifelong learning.
*It is the student’s responsibility to verify that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.
- Build strong skills in reading, writing, and speaking Greek
- Explore key Greek texts from classical literature to Patristic writings and liturgical works
- Discover of the joy of sharing the rich wisdom of the Greek tradition with others
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