Intro Latin Courses

Introduction to Theological Latin, Part I

This course, using Levels 1 and 2 of Tim Griffiths’s NSA Latin as the “textbook,” will provide a new, inductive approach to mastering basic Latin grammar and syntax. Along the way you will pick up a working vocabulary of a few hundred Latin words, with a focus on vocabulary found in the Vulgate and Latin theological texts. The course takes places over the course of 10 weeks, with a weekly 1.5 hr. online class along with at home lectures describing the grammar; expect 6 – 8 hours of homework a week

Taught by Mr. Charles Carman.

Runs from 9/27-12/10/21.

Description

This Language course will be taught by Charles Carman, and will run from September 27 through December 10. The syllabus will be available here soon.

This course, using Levels 1 and 2 of Tim Griffiths’s NSA Latin as the “textbook,” will provide a new, inductive approach to mastering basic Latin grammar and syntax. Along the way you will pick up a working vocabulary of a few hundred Latin words, with a focus on vocabulary found in the Vulgate and Latin theological texts. The course takes places over the course of 10 weeks, with a weekly 1.5 hr. online class along with at home lectures describing the grammar; expect 6 – 8 hours of homework a week

Charles Carman is the resident language instructor at The Davenant Institute, and is highly accomplished in multiple ancient languages.

Online only, runs 10 weeks, meeting 1.5 hrs./wk. via Zoom. Students will also be able to participate in class discussion in the Davenant Common Room Discord server. Register to reserve your spot and schedule will be set after a poll of participating students; if the class time does not fit your schedule, you will be eligible for a full refund.