Ancient Greek - Beginning, Microcredential (Beginning Fall 2025)

The microcredential in beginning Ancient Greek consists of 6 required credit hours. Satisfactory completion of the required courses would allow the student to develop the necessary skills to conduct beginning-level comprehension in Ancient Greek through the acquisition of appropriate vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, listening comprehension, speaking capabilities, and an introduction to cultures using Ancient Greek as a language to communicate.

Admission Requirements

For current, active Saint Louis University students wishing to declare a microcredential, complete the Update for Student Curriculum Record form

For non-Saint Louis University students, click here to apply as a Visiting/Non-Degree Seeking Student. 

GK 1010Reading Greek I3
GK 1020Reading Greek II3
Total Credits6

Continuation Standards

Students are expected to earn a grade of "C" or better in each required course. Students who do not achieve the "C" or better grade in a required course will be expected to repeat the course in an attempt to achieve the "C" or better grade. Students may repeat a required course one time. Failure to achieve the "C" or better grade after one repeat attempt will have the student dismissed from the microcredential in Beginning Ancient Greek.

Students in the ancient Greek microcredential can take courses at SLU's campus in Madrid.

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