DESCRIPTION:

This course and its continuation in Spring Quarter will introduce the student to the grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of Latin as it was used by the major Christian authors from late antiquity through the Middle Ages.

A basic knowledge of Latin is essential for the advanced student of church history and Christian theology. Many Latin texts in the vast body of Christian theological, historical, and philosophical literature remain untranslated, and by the end of the course the student should be able to navigate any of these texts with the help of a dictionary. The student will also gain a more immediate understanding of theological terminology and a deeper appreciation for the English language's indebtedness to Latin.

This course will meet for two hours once a week.

Collins, John F. A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin. The Catholic University of America Press, 1985.

Simpson, Donald P., ed. Cassell's Latin Dictionary: Latin-English, English-Latin. Macmillan, 1977.

Course Reader.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Prior, Richard E. and Joseph Wohlberg. 501 Latin Verbs. Barron's Educational Series, Inc., 1995.

Wilson, W. Michael. Essentials of Latin Grammar. Passport Books, 1996.

Assignments will include exercises from the textbook and supplementary material (35% of grade), weekly quizzes (35% of grade), and a final examination (30% of grade).

None. Audits permitted only with transcript evidence of prior study.

Elective.

Yes.