Winter 2004/Pasadena
LG559
Albritton
LG559: THEOLOGICAL LATIN I. Joel Albritton.
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.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- 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.
COURSE FORMAT:
- This course will meet for two hours once a week.
REQUIRED READING:
- 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:
- 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).
PREREQUISITES:
- None. Audits permitted only with transcript evidence of prior
study.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Elective.
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- Yes.