Cicero's Catilinarian Speeches

Course Description

Cicero’s four speeches against Catiline are perhaps the most famous speeches of his career, and they mark the defining moment of his consulship in 63 BCE. Catiline, after his loss in the consular elections that year, plotted with several others to overthrow the Roman Republic and install himself as leader. Cicero, however, learns of the conspiracy and obtains definitive proof of Catiline’s involvement. In these speeches, given over a one-month period, Cicero exposes the conspiracy and documents the defeat of the conspirators. In this course we will read all of the first Catilinarian, and selections from the other three.

Details

• Semester: Summer 2026
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
• Duration: 60 minutes per session
• Level: Intermediate-Advanced — Students should have an intermediate to advanced reading level in Latin.
• Subject: Latin
• Textbook: Instructor will provide materials. The Latin text is widely available online. Students may use any edition they like.

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.