The Latin Hymn

Course Description

The hymn repertory constitutes one of the greatest repositories of lyrical feeling and theological wisdom in the western Christian tradition. This reading course will explore this tradition from its roots in Hilary of Poitiers through its development in the Middle Ages up to the reforms of Urban VIII in the seventeenth century. Special features of this course will be examination of the hymns specific to rites and orders, and we will also give consideration to the classification of hymn metres and the Gregorian musical tradition of the hymn repertoire, making this course suitable not just for readers of Latin but also for church music directors.

Details

• Semester: Summer 2026
• Day: Friday
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• Duration: 60 minutes per session
• Level: Intermediate-Advanced — Intermediate-Advanced Latin reading
• 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.