Section Info: HIST-228-01

Course Title: Ancient Rome

Start Date: 09/09/2026 End Date: 12/22/2026

Term: Fall Semester 2026

Description: Ancient Rome and its empire can be viewed both as a measure of human achievement and a cautionary tale of the corrupting effects of unbridled power. This course covers the history of Ancient Rome from its mythologized beginnings (753 BCE) to the rise and spread of Christianity under the Emperor Constantine (312 CE). Topics include the creation and development of Rome's republican form of government as well as its eventual transition to monarchy, the causes and consequences of the acquisition of empire, the role of the army in administering the provinces and defending the frontiers, the image of emperor, the economy, and religion.

Distribution(s): I - Humanities

Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate

Credits:4.00

Faculty	Phone	Email address
Geoffrey Sumi	413-538-2277	gsumi@mtholyoke.edu

Meeting Dates	Method	Meeting days	Meeting times	Building name	Room	Frequency
09/09/2026 - 12/22/2026	Lecture	Monday and Wednesday	03:15PM - 04:30PM	TBA	TBA	Weekly

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Requisite Courses
None

Comments

Additional Comments

Meets History department's pre-1750 requirement.

Course Tags
CLASS0001	CLAS: Classical Studies major	This course has been approved to count towards the Classical Studies major and/or minor.
CLASS0001	CLAS: Classical Studies minor	This course has been approved to count towards the Classical Studies major and/or minor.
NOPRI0001		Used to identify non-primary sides of crosslisted courses for Workday conversion
HIST0001
HIST0004

Cross-listed Sections

CLAS-216-01 Ancient Rome

HIST-228-01 Ancient Rome

Course Availability
Section status: Open	Capacity: 20	Enrollment: 1	Available: 19	Waitlist: 0

BOOK INFORMATION

Book List	Required	Publisher Full Price
To be determined.

Additional Book Comments

This is NOT the complete book list for this class.