Christian Latin: Augustine’s Confessions

CHRISTIAN LATIN:

AUGUSTINE’S CONFESSIONS

1st and 3rd Mondays, 7:00 - 8:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Begins September 16, runs through May 2025

Zoom

Taught by patristics scholar Christopher McLaughlin and Classical languages instructor Michael O’Brien.

In these bimonthly classes, work through some of the most famous and influential passages in this foundational work while increasing proficiency in reading Latin and experiencing the stylistic and expressive techniques of this great Latin Church Father. Texts, notes, and learning materials will be distributed or are available for free online. Participants should have completed and have some recollection of one year or more of Latin; build language ability during the course using the notes and study aids provided.

Registration is required to receive materials and Zoom invitation.

Taught by patristics scholar Christopher McLaughlin and Classical languages instructor Michael O'Brien.

OPEN TO ALL - REGISTRATION REQUIRED

VIRTUAL

Vittore Carpaccio, St. Augustine in His Study, painting, c. 1502, Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni, Venice, Italy

HARVARD CATHOLIC FORUM

CHRISTIAN LATIN:

AUGUSTINE’S CONFESSIONS

OPEN TO ALL - REGISTRATION REQUIRED

VIRTUAL

HARVARD CATHOLIC FORUM

We regret that visitor parking is not available in the courtyard of the church. A limited number of metered parking spaces are available around the church building and Harvard Square (free on Sundays and state holidays). There are also a number of private garages and parking lots in the area.