Christian Poetry Before and After the Renaissance

Course Description

For all its devotion to classical ideals and pagan authors, the Renaissance was still a largely Christian phenomenon. Poets during and after the Renaissance penned many lovely poems on all manner of sacred subjects. Accordingly, for each week of this course we will read two poems on the same or similar subjects, one from the Middle Ages and one from after the advent of Christian humanism, and discuss what comparisons can be drawn between the two. The focus will be on Christian liturgical and devotional poems, though we may broaden to other subjects as well if time permits. This synoptic approach is a fascinating way to look at Latin poetry in a new light and gain a deeper appreciation of both the continuity and evolution of Latin literature.

Details

• Semester: Summer 2026
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 2:00 PM ET
• Duration: 60 minutes per session
• Level: Intermediate-Advanced — Familiarity with Latin grammar, morphology, and vocabulary is strongly preferred, though interested students at other levels are welcome.
• Subject: Latin
• Textbook: Instructor will provide materials.

Tuition

$250 per course

Availability

5 spots remaining out of 5

Cancellation Policy

Telepaideia tuition is non-refundable. However, if you need to cancel your enrollment or withdraw from your class, you may be eligible for a 50% credit to be used toward a future Telepaideia course. In order to be eligible for this credit, you must notify info@paideiainstitute.org of your withdrawal before the second class meeting has taken place.