Roman Law and Governance

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

An introduction to the nature and influence of Roman law, one of the most celebrated and distinctive elements of ancient Roman culture. The course surveys the development of Roman civil and criminal law from the very early and enigmatic <i>Twelve Tables</i> to the very late and amazingly great <i>Digest of Justinian</i>. Topics covered include legal procedures, the creation of law, and Roman jurisprudence, all of which are studied in the broad context of Roman government and administration. The lasting effects of Roman law on modern legal systems are also considered.