Scholae de litteris latinis: <\/em><\/span>courses on ancient, Christian, medieval and humanistic Latin literature, and on Roman daily life<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>Non […] tam praeclarum est scire Latine quam turpe nescire.
\n<\/em><\/strong>Cicero, Brutus<\/em>, 140.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>In April we\u2019ll continue our series of courses of Latin and Greek. They\u2019ll be followed by other courses courses in October.
\nFor now, you can register for the following courses (which have a limited number of participants):
\n<\/span>Latin language<\/strong><\/a>: elementary (A1, A2), intermediate (B1, B2, B3) and advanced level (C1.1, C1.2);
\n<\/span>Latin metrics<\/strong><\/a>: for students at advanced level (C1 and C2);
\nLatin rhetoric<\/strong><\/a>: for students at advanced level (C1 and C2);
\n<\/span>Christian Latin literature<\/strong>: for students at advanced level (C1 and C2);
\n<\/span>Medieval Latin literature<\/strong>: for students at advanced level (C1 and C2);
\n<\/span>Latin literature of the Renaissance<\/strong>: for students at advanced level (C1 and C2);<\/span>
\nModern science in Latin<\/strong>: for students at advanced level (C1 and C2);
\n<\/span>Greek language<\/strong><\/a>: elementary (A2.2), intermediate (B2.1) and advanced level (C1.1).
\n<\/span><\/p>\nHow to apply
\n<\/strong><\/span>The applications will close no later than March the 21st<\/strong>, but they might close even earlier if the maximum number of applicants is reached. So apply sooner rather than later!
\n<\/span>To apply you must fill out the form at the bottom of the page. Upon receiving the application, you\u2019ll be provided all the details needed to make the bank transfer.
\nThe application will be valid the moment the deposit is received, provided this happens within ten days after the form is sent.
\nAll those who register for two or more of the courses above (for the period April-June), all those who have taken part in at least one course held from January to March 2026, and all those who are under 21 years of age at the time of registration, will receive a discount of 10%<\/strong>. The discounts are not combinable.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>CHRISTIAN LATIN LITERATURE<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nIn this course, we will deal with some major themes of Christian literature in late antiquity. We will read selected passages from the works of Paulinus of Nola, John Cassian, Leo the Great, and Cassiodorus, immersing ourselves in a Latin that is still thoroughly classical, yet already responding to the profound social transformations surrounding the collapse of the Western Roman Empire.<\/span><\/p>\nA course tailored for you
\n<\/strong>The course will be entirely in Latin: participants will listen, speak, read and write. <\/span>An advanced knowledge of the Latin language is required.<\/span>
\nWe want everybody to take an active part in our lessons; that\u2019s why, each group will be composed of no more than ten participants<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\nDates of the course
\n<\/strong>The course will be held from the 8th of April <\/strong>to the 10th of June (ten 75-minute lessons: one per week).<\/span>
\nAll lessons will be held on<\/span> Zoom<\/a>, every Wednesday: they will begin at 5:30 p. m., Rome time<\/strong> (UTC + 2).<\/span>
\nShould you be unable to attend a lesson, the Schola Latina<\/em> will be glad to provide you with a video recording.<\/span>
\nTo help participants to meet and make friends, we\u2019ll form some groups on Whatsapp or similar platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/scholalatina.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cassiodorus_buona-680x1024.jpeg\")
<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nTeaching material and course programme
\n<\/strong><\/span>For the study of these authors and the important historical issues concerning the early centuries of Christianity, the following textbooks are recommended:
\n<\/span>\u2212 Moreschini-Norelli, Manuale di letteratura cristiana antica greca e latina<\/em>, Morcelliana, Brescia, 1999.
\n<\/span>\u2212 Simonetti-Prinzivalli, Storia della letteratura cristiana antica<\/em>, EDB, Bologna, 2010.
\n<\/span>\u2212 Young-Ayres-Louth, The Cambridge history of early Christian literature<\/em>, Cambridge University Press, 2008.
\n<\/span>\u2212 Quasten, Patrology<\/em>, vol. 1: The beginnings of patristic literature<\/em>, Ave Maria Press, Notre Dame (Indiana), 1983.
\nDuring the lessons, we will read and discuss selected passages from the letters of Paulinus of Nola, the Collationes<\/em> of John Cassian, the homilies of Leo the Great, and Cassiodorus\u2019 De anima<\/em>. All texts and necessary materials will be provided by the teacher. As for critical editions with commentary, these can be recommended by the instructor to anyone who is interested.<\/span><\/p>\nTeacher
\n<\/strong>The teacher will be Mr<\/span> Luciano Romano<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nCost of the course
\n<\/strong>The course costs 175 euros.\u00a0<\/span>
\nAll those who register for two or more of our courses (for the period April-June), all those who have taken part in at least one course held from January to March 2026, and all those who are under 21 years of age at the time of registration, will receive a discount of 10%<\/strong>. The discounts are not combinable.
\n<\/span><\/p>\nHow to apply
\n<\/strong>The applications will close no later than March the 21st<\/strong>, but they might even close before that deadline, if the maximum number of applicants is reached. So apply sooner rather than later!<\/span>
\nTo 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.<\/span>
\nThe application will be kept valid the moment the deposit is received, provided this happens within ten days after the sending of the form.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>In short:
\n<\/strong>Language of the course: Latin<\/span>
\nLevel of knowledge of the language: advanced (C1 or C2)<\/span>
\nMaximum number of participants per group: 10<\/span>
\nDate of beginning: the 8th of April<\/span>
\nDuration of the course: 10 75-minute lessons, every Wednesday for 10 weeks<\/span>
\nTeacher:<\/span> Luciano Romano<\/a>
\nCost of the course: 175 euros<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Non […] tam praeclarum est scire Latine quam turpe nescire.
\n<\/em><\/strong>Cicero, Brutus<\/em>, 140.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>In April we\u2019ll continue our series of courses of Latin and Greek. They\u2019ll be followed by other courses courses in October.
\nFor now, you can register for the following courses (which have a limited number of participants):
\n<\/span>Latin language<\/strong><\/a>: elementary (A1, A2), intermediate (B1, B2, B3) and advanced level (C1.1, C1.2);
\n<\/span>Latin metrics<\/strong><\/a>: for students at advanced level (C1 and C2);
\nLatin rhetoric<\/strong><\/a>: for students at advanced level (C1 and C2);
\n<\/span>Christian Latin literature<\/strong>: for students at advanced level (C1 and C2);
\n<\/span>Medieval Latin literature<\/strong>: for students at advanced level (C1 and C2);
\n<\/span>Latin literature of the Renaissance<\/strong>: for students at advanced level (C1 and C2);<\/span>
\nModern science in Latin<\/strong>: for students at advanced level (C1 and C2);
\n<\/span>Greek language<\/strong><\/a>: elementary (A2.2), intermediate (B2.1) and advanced level (C1.1).
\n<\/span><\/p>\nHow to apply
\n<\/strong><\/span>The applications will close no later than March the 21st<\/strong>, but they might close even earlier if the maximum number of applicants is reached. So apply sooner rather than later!
\n<\/span>To apply you must fill out the form at the bottom of the page. Upon receiving the application, you\u2019ll be provided all the details needed to make the bank transfer.
\nThe application will be valid the moment the deposit is received, provided this happens within ten days after the form is sent.
\nAll those who register for two or more of the courses above (for the period April-June), all those who have taken part in at least one course held from January to March 2026, and all those who are under 21 years of age at the time of registration, will receive a discount of 10%<\/strong>. The discounts are not combinable.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>CHRISTIAN LATIN LITERATURE<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nIn this course, we will deal with some major themes of Christian literature in late antiquity. We will read selected passages from the works of Paulinus of Nola, John Cassian, Leo the Great, and Cassiodorus, immersing ourselves in a Latin that is still thoroughly classical, yet already responding to the profound social transformations surrounding the collapse of the Western Roman Empire.<\/span><\/p>\nA course tailored for you
\n<\/strong>The course will be entirely in Latin: participants will listen, speak, read and write. <\/span>An advanced knowledge of the Latin language is required.<\/span>
\nWe want everybody to take an active part in our lessons; that\u2019s why, each group will be composed of no more than ten participants<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\nDates of the course
\n<\/strong>The course will be held from the 8th of April <\/strong>to the 10th of June (ten 75-minute lessons: one per week).<\/span>
\nAll lessons will be held on<\/span> Zoom<\/a>, every Wednesday: they will begin at 5:30 p. m., Rome time<\/strong> (UTC + 2).<\/span>
\nShould you be unable to attend a lesson, the Schola Latina<\/em> will be glad to provide you with a video recording.<\/span>
\nTo help participants to meet and make friends, we\u2019ll form some groups on Whatsapp or similar platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nTeaching material and course programme
\n<\/strong><\/span>For the study of these authors and the important historical issues concerning the early centuries of Christianity, the following textbooks are recommended:
\n<\/span>\u2212 Moreschini-Norelli, Manuale di letteratura cristiana antica greca e latina<\/em>, Morcelliana, Brescia, 1999.
\n<\/span>\u2212 Simonetti-Prinzivalli, Storia della letteratura cristiana antica<\/em>, EDB, Bologna, 2010.
\n<\/span>\u2212 Young-Ayres-Louth, The Cambridge history of early Christian literature<\/em>, Cambridge University Press, 2008.
\n<\/span>\u2212 Quasten, Patrology<\/em>, vol. 1: The beginnings of patristic literature<\/em>, Ave Maria Press, Notre Dame (Indiana), 1983.
\nDuring the lessons, we will read and discuss selected passages from the letters of Paulinus of Nola, the Collationes<\/em> of John Cassian, the homilies of Leo the Great, and Cassiodorus\u2019 De anima<\/em>. All texts and necessary materials will be provided by the teacher. As for critical editions with commentary, these can be recommended by the instructor to anyone who is interested.<\/span><\/p>\nTeacher
\n<\/strong>The teacher will be Mr<\/span> Luciano Romano<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nCost of the course
\n<\/strong>The course costs 175 euros.\u00a0<\/span>
\nAll those who register for two or more of our courses (for the period April-June), all those who have taken part in at least one course held from January to March 2026, and all those who are under 21 years of age at the time of registration, will receive a discount of 10%<\/strong>. The discounts are not combinable.
\n<\/span><\/p>\nHow to apply
\n<\/strong>The applications will close no later than March the 21st<\/strong>, but they might even close before that deadline, if the maximum number of applicants is reached. So apply sooner rather than later!<\/span>
\nTo 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.<\/span>
\nThe application will be kept valid the moment the deposit is received, provided this happens within ten days after the sending of the form.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>In short:
\n<\/strong>Language of the course: Latin<\/span>
\nLevel of knowledge of the language: advanced (C1 or C2)<\/span>
\nMaximum number of participants per group: 10<\/span>
\nDate of beginning: the 8th of April<\/span>
\nDuration of the course: 10 75-minute lessons, every Wednesday for 10 weeks<\/span>
\nTeacher:<\/span> Luciano Romano<\/a>
\nCost of the course: 175 euros<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
In April we\u2019ll continue our series of courses of Latin and Greek. They\u2019ll be followed by other courses courses in October. How to apply In this course, we will deal with some major themes of Christian literature in late antiquity. We will read selected passages from the works of Paulinus of Nola, John Cassian, Leo the Great, and Cassiodorus, immersing ourselves in a Latin that is still thoroughly classical, yet already responding to the profound social transformations surrounding the collapse of the Western Roman Empire.<\/span><\/p>\n A course tailored for you Dates of the course Teaching material and course programme Teacher Cost of the course How to apply In short:
\nFor now, you can register for the following courses (which have a limited number of participants):
\n<\/span>Latin language<\/strong><\/a>: elementary (A1, A2), intermediate (B1, B2, B3) and advanced level (C1.1, C1.2);
\n<\/span>Latin metrics<\/strong><\/a>: for students at advanced level (C1 and C2);
\nLatin rhetoric<\/strong><\/a>: for students at advanced level (C1 and C2);
\n<\/span>Christian Latin literature<\/strong>: for students at advanced level (C1 and C2);
\n<\/span>Medieval Latin literature<\/strong>: for students at advanced level (C1 and C2);
\n<\/span>Latin literature of the Renaissance<\/strong>: for students at advanced level (C1 and C2);<\/span>
\nModern science in Latin<\/strong>: for students at advanced level (C1 and C2);
\n<\/span>Greek language<\/strong><\/a>: elementary (A2.2), intermediate (B2.1) and advanced level (C1.1).
\n<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong><\/span>The applications will close no later than March the 21st<\/strong>, but they might close even earlier if the maximum number of applicants is reached. So apply sooner rather than later!
\n<\/span>To apply you must fill out the form at the bottom of the page. Upon receiving the application, you\u2019ll be provided all the details needed to make the bank transfer.
\nThe application will be valid the moment the deposit is received, provided this happens within ten days after the form is sent.
\nAll those who register for two or more of the courses above (for the period April-June), all those who have taken part in at least one course held from January to March 2026, and all those who are under 21 years of age at the time of registration, will receive a discount of 10%<\/strong>. The discounts are not combinable.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>CHRISTIAN LATIN LITERATURE<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
\n<\/strong>The course will be entirely in Latin: participants will listen, speak, read and write. <\/span>An advanced knowledge of the Latin language is required.<\/span>
\nWe want everybody to take an active part in our lessons; that\u2019s why, each group will be composed of no more than ten participants<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The course will be held from the 8th of April <\/strong>to the 10th of June (ten 75-minute lessons: one per week).<\/span>
\nAll lessons will be held on<\/span> Zoom<\/a>, every Wednesday: they will begin at 5:30 p. m., Rome time<\/strong> (UTC + 2).<\/span>
\nShould you be unable to attend a lesson, the Schola Latina<\/em> will be glad to provide you with a video recording.<\/span>
\nTo help participants to meet and make friends, we\u2019ll form some groups on Whatsapp or similar platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong><\/span>For the study of these authors and the important historical issues concerning the early centuries of Christianity, the following textbooks are recommended:
\n<\/span>\u2212 Moreschini-Norelli, Manuale di letteratura cristiana antica greca e latina<\/em>, Morcelliana, Brescia, 1999.
\n<\/span>\u2212 Simonetti-Prinzivalli, Storia della letteratura cristiana antica<\/em>, EDB, Bologna, 2010.
\n<\/span>\u2212 Young-Ayres-Louth, The Cambridge history of early Christian literature<\/em>, Cambridge University Press, 2008.
\n<\/span>\u2212 Quasten, Patrology<\/em>, vol. 1: The beginnings of patristic literature<\/em>, Ave Maria Press, Notre Dame (Indiana), 1983.
\nDuring the lessons, we will read and discuss selected passages from the letters of Paulinus of Nola, the Collationes<\/em> of John Cassian, the homilies of Leo the Great, and Cassiodorus\u2019 De anima<\/em>. All texts and necessary materials will be provided by the teacher. As for critical editions with commentary, these can be recommended by the instructor to anyone who is interested.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The teacher will be Mr<\/span> Luciano Romano<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The course costs 175 euros.\u00a0<\/span>
\nAll those who register for two or more of our courses (for the period April-June), all those who have taken part in at least one course held from January to March 2026, and all those who are under 21 years of age at the time of registration, will receive a discount of 10%<\/strong>. The discounts are not combinable.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The applications will close no later than March the 21st<\/strong>, but they might even close before that deadline, if the maximum number of applicants is reached. So apply sooner rather than later!<\/span>
\nTo 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.<\/span>
\nThe application will be kept valid the moment the deposit is received, provided this happens within ten days after the sending of the form.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>
\n<\/strong>Language of the course: Latin<\/span>
\nLevel of knowledge of the language: advanced (C1 or C2)<\/span>
\nMaximum number of participants per group: 10<\/span>
\nDate of beginning: the 8th of April<\/span>
\nDuration of the course: 10 75-minute lessons, every Wednesday for 10 weeks<\/span>
\nTeacher:<\/span> Luciano Romano<\/a>
\nCost of the course: 175 euros<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>