Bachelor in Latin Teaching

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The Bachelor in Latin Teaching is a 4-year program at Brigham Young University for students who want to teach Latin. This degree helps students read and understand Classical Latin authors like Caesar and Vergil.

Students learn to compose Latin sentences and write analytical papers about Classical literary texts. They also study the history, literature, philosophy, and visual arts of Rome from the Regal Period to the decline of the Empire.

Graduates can become Latin teachers, classical studies professors, or editors of historical texts. They can also work as museum curators, historical preservationists, or writers for educational publications.