The De mysteriis of St. Ambrose

Course Description

Course Description: Course Description: St. Ambrose, the fourth-century bishop of Milan, is one of the principal Latin Fathers of the Church, a famed theologian, rhetorician, and administrator. In this course we will read and discuss Ambrose’s De mysteriis, a compilation of sermons given to newly baptized Christians during Easter week on the sacraments of initiation – Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. We will discuss Ambrose’s ideas and emphases, considering them in the context of his own time and also how they are similar to or different from teachings on the sacraments in later eras 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.