By adding the classics endorsement, you’ll dive deeply into worlds that laid the foundations for our Western traditions. You’ll study a classical language and the cultures, history, and philosophies of the ancient Greek, Roman, and Middle Eastern world. You’ll explore the politics, thought, art, language, and beliefs of the people responsible for much of our cultural inheritance. The classical world is also the world of early Christianity, so you’ll investigate the historical contexts in which your faith arose.
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Courses and skills
What skills will I develop?
As you explore the classical world, you’ll expand your knowledge and develop your skills.
Skills for any career
You’ll develop crucial humanities skills like close reading, knowledge of foreign languages, persuasive writing, and the ability to synthesize complex information. These skills will complement and support a variety of majors, interests, and careers.
Modern preparation
As you expand your knowledge, you’ll explore how to live in the present day, how to interact with current issues, and how you can serve your community and world.
Equipped to serve
Coursework develops adaptable skills that will equip you to serve your community—research, reading, communication, critical thinking, analysis, writing, speaking, and use of multiple media.
Academic plans
Map out your time at Bethel—from day one to your diploma. Your course schedule is designed to help you grow, gain skills, and become who you’re meant to be.
Learning opportunities
What experiences will I have?
Hands-on learning is at the core of all Bethel majors and endorsements. That means you’ll find numerous opportunities to get involved, apply what you’ve learned, and gain experience.
Study abroad
You’ll be able to pursue a wide range of cultural opportunities in Bethel's many study abroad offerings, with trips over a full semester, January session, spring break, and summer.
Research
You’ll have the chance to conduct research with professors through programs like Edgren Scholars and summer research projects. And you can conduct your own original research in local or digital archives for your senior seminar paper.
Student clubs
You can participate in an award-winning Model United Nations team, which competes against teams from around the country every November in a tournament in Chicago. The student-led Pre-Law Society also frequently brings alumni and law school representatives to campus. If you’re interested in political science, you can take part in our chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, a national honors society. And Bethel offers many more clubs for you to explore!
Real-world impact
What can I do with a classics endorsement?
You’ll gain knowledge of the classical world—and our own world—while developing communication, writing, and critical thinking skills that can prepare you for almost any job.
Transferable skills
Throughout your studies, you’ll develop skills that can be applied to any program or interest.
Preparation for grad school
No matter your career path, you’ll hone skills that can be applied in graduate school.
Stand out to employers
You’ll gain skills that employers value—skills that will prepare you for a wide variety of fields and graduate and professional schools.
Show your passion
Through rigorous study in a field like philosophy, you’ll stand out to employers with your passion and purpose.
Apply your faith to your career
As you wrestle with important questions and study from a Christian perspective, you’ll be well-equipped to glorify God wherever your career takes you.
Start your journey
Explore Bethel for yourself
Visiting campus is the best way to learn about Bethel and our majors. As you try out academic and campus life at Bethel, you can attend a class, chat with students, meet professors and coaches, tour campus, and get a taste of life in our program.
Faculty mentors
Meet your professors
You’ll learn alongside faculty who are distinguished scholars and faithful Christians. They’ll know you by name and invest in your success. Professors are accessible and usually have an open-door policy so you can stop by with questions, and you’ll often find students gathered in the “HiPPos Suite.”
Department of History, Philosophy, and Political Science
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Sam Mulberry
Assistant Professor of History and Co-Director of the Academic Enrichment and Support Center
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Tuition and financial aid
We want you to understand from the beginning what a Bethel education costs. That’s why we made it simple. Beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, tuition for the College of Arts & Sciences will be $25,990—down from $44,050. This more accurately reflects what you can expect to pay, empowering you to make informed decisions and become who you're meant to be.
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This flexible endorsement will complement almost any major you choose. But here are a few examples:
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