Fulbert of Chartres: Poetry and Letters

Fulbert of Chartres: Poetry and Letters

Course Description: Fulbert of Chartres, a cleric of somewhat obscure origin, became master of Chartres’s cathedral school around the end of the first millennium and was eventually named bishop of the diocese in 1006. From his writings we see a man of remarkable breadth of knowledge and active involvement in the world of his time, a man who was not perfect but possessed a deep piety and a robust commitment to teaching others. In this course we will try to get a closer look at this lesser-known figure and discover a window into the world of medieval France at the turn of the millennium.

DETAILS

Level: Familiarity with Latin grammar, morphology, and vocabulary is strongly preferred, though interested students of any level are welcome.

Textbook: Instructor will provide materials. 

Sections capped at: 5 students. If the course is sold-out, please fill out this waiting-list form.

When
Wednesdays, 6:00p.m. U.S. Eastern Time

Cost
$250

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Instructor

Joshua Gregor

Joshua Gregor is head of the Latin department at Sacred Heart Academy in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has taught Latin courses ranging from beginning grammar up through Cicero, Horace, and Vergil, as well as medieval and Renaissance Latin. With Paideia he has previously taught a number of courses on Christian and Medieval Latin, especially poetry. Joshua holds a B.A. in philosophy from the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in Rome, with a thesis on William Wordsworth’s Romantic theory of poetry. Afterwards he received an M.A. in linguistics from Indiana University, focusing on Latin and Romance languages. Joshua additionally spent several years in seminary, where he also studied humanities, theology, and Gregorian Chant.