VETERUM SAPIENTIA: LAY SECTION
Sunday, June 24, 2018 3 p.m. through Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 12 p.m.
Description:
VETERUM SAPIENTIA LAY SECTION is a response to public demand for a laymen’s version of the original Veterum Sapientia Latin-immersion program for clerics founded at Belmont Abbey College in 2013. In both its sections, clerical and lay, Veterum Sapientia helps participants “get their feet under them” when it comes to speaking Latin, or to helping those already on the road to proficiency improve. Readings at VS focus on Christian Latin of all major genres and historical periods. Ecclesiastical pronunciation is the norm for teaching and conversation. Speakers of Latin at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels will benefit from intensive work in subgroups of their peers, to enhance participants’ growth and confidence. See also program description for Veterum Sapientia (clerical section).
Location:
BAC main campus; classes in Robert Stowe Hall, second floor; food and housing in Belmont Abbey College facilities.
Practicalities:
Introductory tuition rate $450 pp for enrollment before April 15;
$550 before May 15;
$650 thereafter
Room+Full Board package an additional $320 (flat rate) with double-occupancy dorm accommodation.
Single rooms may be reserved subject to availability on payment of a supplement. Participants who prefer hotel accommodations may book rooms for themselves at the nearby Hampton Inn at a discounted Belmont Abbey College rate (note: you MUST make specific reference to the “BAC-VSLS rate” when you make the reservation to get the discounted rate.)
Eligibility:
Open to anyone (lay or clerical) over age 18 who has completed three years of high school Latin or one year of college Latin, or equivalent. Applications from participants with experience differing significantly from the foregoing will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.