Home / Courses / CLA

Baylor CLA: Classics

7 courses, 10 sections in Spring 2027. Seats as of Oct 30, 2026, 1:57 AM Central.

CLA 1304: Research Writing

3 credit hours · 1 section · 22 open seats · Jacqueline Jones

Instruction in research methods and the techniques of critical and persuasive writing, drawing from the rich tradition of ancient Greek and Roman rhetoric and literature.

CLA 2302: Literature of Ancient Rome

3 credit hours · 1 section · 24 open seats · Julia Hejduk

Literature of the Roman republic and empire, covering authors and texts over a range of around 600 years, from Plautus (ca. 200 BC) to Augustine (ca. 400 AD). Focus is on the major literary figures from this period, their works, and their social and historical…

CLA 2306: Greek and Roman Mythology

3 credit hours · 4 sections · 109 open seats · Timothy Heckenlively, Simon Burris, Dan Hanchey

Myths of ancient Greece and Rome in their historical and cultural context with attention to the ways in which these myths have been interpreted and used. A student with credit in CLA 3380 may not earn credit for CLA 2306.

CLA 3306: Roman Empire

3 credit hours · 1 section · 20 open seats · Ken Jones

Cross Listings: Cross-listed as: HIS 3327

CLA 3350: Ancient Warfare

3 credit hours · 1 section · 20 open seats · Simon Burris

Prerequisite(s): Upper-level standing or consent of instructor. The military cultural experience of ancient Greece and Rome, drawing upon ancient literary, artistic, and documentary sources.

CLA 3381: Medical Terminology

3 credit hours · 1 section · 200 open seats · Dawn LaValle Norman

Study of the medical vocabulary of English, based upon Greek and Latin prefixes, stems, and suffixes.

CLA 4340: Homer’s Odyssey

3 credit hours · 1 section · 10 open seats · Timothy Heckenlively

Advanced topics in Classical literature and culture not covered by regular course offerings. This course may be repeated once with a change in content or topic.

Build a CLA schedule