Liturgical Latin: The Sequences of Adam of St. Victor

Course Description

Course Description: In our time, following the liturgical reforms of the Council of Trent and Vatican II, only four days of the liturgical year have sequences. In the Middle Ages, however, they were much more frequent. The French poet and theologian Adam of St. Victor, who died in 1146, wrote dozens of such sequences, spanning the entire liturgical year and many saints’ days as well. In this course we will read and discuss several of Adam’s sequences, highlighting their unique poetic style and their theological reflections on the seasons of the liturgical year. This is a great chance to both gain new perspectives on the liturgy and discover the thought of a writer whom translator and hymnodist John Mason Neale called “the greatest Latin poet, not only of mediaeval, but of all ages.”. Level: Familiarity with Latin grammar, morphology, and vocabulary is strongly preferred, though interested students of any level are welcome Textbook: Instructor will provide materials

Details

• Semester: Spring 2024
• Day: Sunday
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• Duration: 60 minutes per session

Tuition

$250 per course

Availability

2 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.