The Clemente Course in the Humanities

The Clemente Course

Free for All Veterans

Clemente Group Atlantic Cape is proud to offer The Clemente Course in the Humanities. This FREE college course explores themes of war and its cultural impact through art, history, literature and philosophy.

Students will examine the Ancient Greeks and Romans, the American Revolutionary and Civil wars, World War I & II, and the Vietnam War. Questions, such as “Who Writes the History after the War?” “What’s in a Name (Military Monikers)?” “What Can Ancient War Tell Us About Ourselves?” “What Is a Just War?” and “How Do Monuments Create Public Memory of a Battle?” will be explored in this course.

Open to all veterans regardless of discharge status. The course includes field trips and guest speakers; all materials are provided. GED is not required; does not utilize VA Education benefits.

Upcoming Course

Join us This Fall

September 24 – December 17, 2026
Thursdays • 6-7:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom • Space is Limited

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Why should I take a Clemente Course at Atlantic Cape?

Discuss shared experiences with fellow veterans
Convenient evening online classes once a week
Option to earn transferable college credit at no cost*
Learn from experts with experience working with veterans and active-duty service members
Explore public war monuments, museums and educational programs with in-person field trips

Please note: *Participating students are under no obligation to continue their studies with Atlantic Cape Community College, but we do advise students who wish to transfer the credits they earn from this course to their home institution to check on course-for-course equivalencies.

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