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. Both LG559 and LG560 demand a more substantial time investment than one might expect in a two-unit course.

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. At least four hours of study outside class are typically required for adequate class preparation.

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

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

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

Course Reader.

Three take-home assignments (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.