Scholae de litteris latinis: courses on ancient, Christian and humanistic Latin literature, and on Roman daily life
Non […] tam praeclarum est scire Latine quam turpe nescire.
Cicero, Brutus, 140.
In April we’ll continue our series of courses of Latin and Greek. They’ll be followed by other courses courses in October.
For now, you can register for the following courses (which have a limited number of participants):
Latin language: elementary (A1, A2), intermediate (B1, B2, B3) and advanced level (C1.1, C1.2);
Latin composition: for students at advanced level (C1 and C2);
Ancient Latin literature: for students at advanced level (C1 and C2);
Christian Latin literature: for students at advanced level (C1 and C2);
Latin literature of the Renaissance: for students at advanced level (C1 and C2);
Roman daily life: for students at advanced level (C1 and C2);
Greek language: elementary (A2) and intermediate level (B2.1).
How to apply
The applications will close no later than March the 19th, but they might close even earlier if the maximum number of applicants is reached. So apply sooner rather than later!
To apply you must fill out the form at the bottom of the page. Upon receiving the application, you’ll be provided all the details needed to make the bank transfer.
The application will be valid the moment the deposit is received, provided this happens within ten days after the form is sent.
All those who register for two or more of the courses above (for the period April-June 2025), all those who have taken part in at least one course held from January to March 2025, and all those who are under 21 years of age at the time of registration, will receive a discount of 10%. The discounts are not combinable.
ANCIENT LATIN LITERATURE
In April we’ll offer the same ancient Latin literature course of last year.
This course will deal with the Latin prose of the I century before Christ. The participants will read chosen passages from Caesar, Cicero, Sallust and, if there is time, Livy, and will discuss some of the themes dealt with by these authors: mores, humanitas, virtus, res publica.
A course tailored for you
The course will be entirely in Latin: participants will listen, speak, read and write. An advanced knowledge of the Latin language is required.
We want everybody to take an active part in our lessons; that’s why, each group will be composed of no more than ten participants.
Dates of the course
The course will be held from the 8th of April to the 10th of June (ten 75-minute lessons: one per week).
All lessons will be held on Zoom, every Tuesday: they will begin at 7 p. m., Rome time (UTC + 2).
Should you be unable to attend a lesson, the Schola Latina will be glad to provide you with a video recording.
To help participants to meet and make friends, we’ll form some groups on Whatsapp or similar platforms.
Teaching material and course programme
For a general idea of ancient Latin literature, any book currently in print will work. But if you would prefer to stay within the language of Rome, you can consult these books written in Latin, which, however dated, are still for the most part accurate, and are furthemore good examples of quality Latin prose.
– Vallauri, T.: Historia critica litterarum Latinarum, Augustae Taurinorum, ex officina Asceterii Salesiani, 18728.
– De Rosa, E.: De litteris Latinis commentarii ad criticam artis rationem exacti, locis quibusdam retractatis et locupletatis, iterum imprimuntur, Panormi, apud Academicam officinam typographicam Servorum pauperum, 19482.
– Mamone, G.: Latinarum litterarum historiae, Signorelli, Milano, 1951.
During the course the students will read chosen passages from Caesar, Cicero, Sallust and Livy, which will be provided by the teacher.
Teacher
The teacher will be Mr Roberto Carfagni.
Cost of the course
The course costs 175 euros.
All those who register for two or more of our courses (for the period April-June 2025), all those who have taken part in at least one course held from January to March 2025, and all those who are under 21 years of age at the time of registration, will receive a discount of 10%. The discounts are not combinable.
How to apply
The applications will close no later than March the 19th, but they might even close before that deadline, if the maximum number of applicants is reached. So apply sooner rather than later!
To apply, it is required to fill out the form at the bottom of the page. Upon receiving the application, you will be provided all details needed to make the bank transfer.
The application will be kept valid the moment the deposit is received, provided this happens within ten days after the sending of the form.
In short:
Language of the course: Latin
Level of knowledge of the language: advanced (C1 or C2)
Maximum number of participants per group: 10
Date of beginning: the 8th of April
Duration of the course: 10 75-minute lessons, every Tuesday for 10 weeks
Teacher: Roberto Carfagni
Cost of the course: 175 euros
CHRISTIAN LATIN LITERATURE
In this course, we will focus on the first centuries of Christian Latin literature. The passages to be read will be taken from Tertullian, Cyprian, Lactantius, and Augustine.
A course tailored for you
The course will be entirely in Latin: participants will listen, speak, read and write. An advanced knowledge of the Latin language is required.
We want everybody to take an active part in our lessons; that’s why, each group will be composed of no more than ten participants.
Dates of the course
The course will be held from the 2nd of April to the 4th of June (ten 75-minute lessons: one per week).
All lessons will be held on Zoom, every Wednesday: they will begin at 5:30 p. m., Rome time (UTC + 2).
Should you be unable to attend a lesson, the Schola Latina will be glad to provide you with a video recording.
To help participants to meet and make friends, we’ll form some groups on Whatsapp or similar platforms.
Teaching material and course programme
For the study of these authors and the important historical issues concerning the early centuries of Christianity, the following textbooks are recommended:
− Moreschini-Norelli, Manuale di letteratura cristiana antica greca e latina, Morcelliana, Brescia, 1999.
− Simonetti-Prinzivalli, Storia della letteratura cristiana antica, EDB, Bologna, 2010.
− Young-Ayres-Louth, The Cambridge history of early Christian literature, Cambridge University Press, 2008.
− Quasten, Patrology, vol. 1: The beginnings of patristic literature, Ave Maria Press, Notre Dame (Indiana), 1983.
During the lessons, we will read and discuss selected passages from Tertullian’s Ad Martyras, Cyprian’s Ad Donatum, Lactantius’s Divinae institutiones, and Augustine’s Confessions. All texts and necessary materials will be provided by the teacher. As for critical editions with commentary, these may be suggested by the teacher for those interested.
Teacher
The teacher will be Mr Luciano Romano.
Cost of the course
The course costs 175 euros.
All those who register for two or more of our courses (for the period April-June 2025), all those who have taken part in at least one course held from January to March 2025, and all those who are under 21 years of age at the time of registration, will receive a discount of 10%. The discounts are not combinable.
How to apply
The applications will close no later than March the 19th, but they might even close before that deadline, if the maximum number of applicants is reached. So apply sooner rather than later!
To apply, it is required to fill out the form at the bottom of the page. Upon receiving the application, you will be provided all details needed to make the bank transfer.
The application will be kept valid the moment the deposit is received, provided this happens within ten days after the sending of the form.
In short:
Language of the course: Latin
Level of knowledge of the language: advanced (C1 or C2)
Maximum number of participants per group: 10
Date of beginning: the 2nd of April
Duration of the course: 10 75-minute lessons, every Wednesday for 10 weeks
Teacher: Luciano Romano
Cost of the course: 175 euros
LATIN LITERATURE OF THE RENAISSANCE
This course is dedicated to the study of humanists’ letters, which reveal their daily lives, thoughts, and emotions.
A course tailored for you
The course will be entirely in Latin: participants will listen, speak, read and write. An advanced knowledge of the Latin language is required.
We want everybody to take an active part in our lessons; that’s why, each group will be composed of no more than ten participants.
Dates of the course
The course will be held from the 9th of April to the 11th of June (ten 75-minute lessons: one per week).
All lessons will be held on Zoom, every Wednesday: they will begin at 7 p. m., Rome time (UTC + 2).
Should you be unable to attend a lesson, the Schola Latina will be glad to provide you with a video recording.
To help participants to meet and make friends, we’ll form some groups on Whatsapp or similar platforms.
Teaching material and course programme
The humanists’ letters offer us a glimpse into the world of Renaissance thinkers, allowing us to see what inspired and troubled them, what joys and sorrows they shared with their friends.
We will read the letters of Francis Petrarch, Poggio Bracciolini, Laura Cereta, and other remarkable authors of the Renaissance. They will tell us about their travels and newfound impressions, their intellectual pursuits and heartfelt conversations, the laughter and the sorrows that found solace in words.
The passages will be provided by the teacher during the lessons.
Teacher
The teacher will be Natalija Čepeláková.
Cost of the course
The course costs 175 euros.
All those who register for two or more of our courses (for the period April-June 2025), all those who have taken part in at least one course held from January to March 2025, and all those who are under 21 years of age at the time of registration, will receive a discount of 10%. The discounts are not combinable.
How to apply
The applications will close no later than March the 19th, but they might even close before that deadline, if the maximum number of applicants is reached. So apply sooner rather than later!
To apply, it is required to fill out the form at the bottom of the page. Upon receiving the application, you will be provided all details needed to make the bank transfer.
The application will be kept valid the moment the deposit is received, provided this happens within ten days after the sending of the form.
In short:
Language of the course: Latin
Level of knowledge of the language: advanced (C1 or C2)
Maximum number of participants per group: 10
Date of beginning: the 9th of April
Duration of the course: 10 75-minute lessons, every Wednesday for 10 weeks
Teacher: Natalija Čepeláková
Cost of the course: 175 euros
ROMAN DAILY LIFE
In this course on the daily life of the Romans, we will discuss the pleasures of everyday life, hobbies, and laziness.
A course tailored for you
The course will be entirely in Latin: participants will listen, speak, read and write. An advanced knowledge of the Latin language is required.
We want everybody to take an active part in our lessons; that’s why, each group will be composed of no more than ten participants.
Dates of the course
The course will be held from the 8th of April to the 10th of June (ten 75-minute lessons: one per week).
All lessons will be held on Zoom, every Tuesday: they will begin at 7:15 p. m., Rome time (UTC + 2).
Should you be unable to attend a lesson, the Schola Latina will be glad to provide you with a video recording.
To help participants to meet and make friends, we’ll form some groups on Whatsapp or similar platforms.
Teaching material and course programme
We will read about food and feasts, baths (thermae) and sea bathing, walks and travels, leisure time usefully spent, and time wasted. We will talk about libraries and collecting, freedmen’s entertainment, makeup and outfits, and more.
The passages will be provided by the teacher during the lessons.
Teacher
The teacher will be Natalija Čepeláková.
Cost of the course
The course costs 175 euros.
All those who register for two or more of our courses (for the period April-June 2025), all those who have taken part in at least one course held from January to March 2025, and all those who are under 21 years of age at the time of registration, will receive a discount of 10%. The discounts are not combinable.
How to apply
The applications will close no later than March the 19th, but they might even close before that deadline, if the maximum number of applicants is reached. So apply sooner rather than later!
To apply, it is required to fill out the form at the bottom of the page. Upon receiving the application, you will be provided all details needed to make the bank transfer.
The application will be kept valid the moment the deposit is received, provided this happens within ten days after the sending of the form.
In short:
Language of the course: Latin
Level of knowledge of the language: advanced (C1 or C2)
Maximum number of participants per group: 10
Date of beginning: the 8th of April
Duration of the course: 10 75-minute lessons, every Tuesday for 10 weeks
Teacher: Natalija Čepeláková
Cost of the course: 175 euros
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