Course Description: St. Thomas Aquinas is (rightly) best known for his theological and philosophical writings, but the Angelic Doctor also wrote a number of poetic hymns, many of which have been incorporated into the Catholic liturgy. In this course we will read, examine, and discuss St. Thomas’s hymns from the Office of the feast of Corpus Christi, written in the mid-1260s and still prescribed in the Church’s liturgy today.
For the sake of comparison and as time allows, we will also read and discuss other relevant writings of Aquinas, as well as other medieval Christian hymns.
DETAILS
Level: Familiarity with Latin grammar, morphology, and vocabulary is preferred, though not strictly required.
Textbook: Instructor will provide materials.
Sections capped at: 5 students. If the course is sold-out, please fill out this waiting-list form.
When
Mondays, 5:00pm U.S. Eastern Time
Cost
$250
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