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Greek Philology

Minor

Important information at a glance

Degree: Bachelor (Minor)Language of Instruction: GermanStart of studies: Winter and summer semesterAdmission: Unrestricted admissionCombined subjects: Combined bachelor's degree (minor)Standard period of study: Depending on major

The bachelor's program offers a foundational education in Greek philology as a minor, with a general focus on classical antiquity studies. This serves as a scholarly foundation for various career paths. The study of Greek philology aims to enable students to understand the unique character of ancient culture. Additionally, by exploring the cultural and historical connections between Greco-Roman antiquity and subsequent periods of European culture, and through comparative analysis, students contribute to a historically grounded critical understanding. The discipline is closely related to other fields within classical antiquity studies but distinguishes itself through its primary focus on language and literature, as well as its specific methods, which also connect it to other linguistic and literary disciplines.

The classical philology programs are structured in the major subject according to the "4+1 concept" and are coordinated with other classical antiquity studies at Goethe University, which also follow eight-semester bachelor's programs and two-semester master's programs. The standard period of study for the bachelor's program in Greek philology as a minor, including all examinations, is six or eight semesters, depending on the requirements of the chosen major subject. It is possible to complete the bachelor's program in a shorter time frame.

Structure and content

Greek Philology can be studied as a major subject or a minor subject.

Major
Minor

Degree schedule

Foundation Phase

Module I: 

  • Foundational Knowledge

Module II:

  • Greek Prose I

Module III:

  • Greek Poetry I

Module IV:

  • Greek Language

Module V:

  • Greek Prose II (Elective)

Module VI:

  • Greek Poetry II (Elective)

Module VII:

  • Academic Writing

The foundational phase (1st–4th semesters) consists of four modules: an "Introduction" module, two literary modules—one focusing on Greek poetry and the other on Greek prose (covering basic knowledge/skills and deeper exploration)—and a linguistics module. The advanced phase (5th–6th semesters) includes two modules: one literary module and one module on academic research methods.

For more information about the minor in Greek Philology, please visit the department's webpage.

Study regulations

The study regulations govern the structure, organization, and content of the degree program as well as the examination system. They form the basis for your studies at Goethe University.

Study regulations