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The Latin minor provides you with the necessary skills to read original, unsimplified Latin literature by classical, patristic and medieval authors. Starting from the very beginning with simple grammar and syntax, you’ll progress to comprehension of the greatest texts of Latin literature from St. Augustine, Virgil, Cicero and more.

Careers: Latinist, Graduate Studies, Teacher, Historian, Religious Life

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REDISCOVER THE MOTHER TONGUE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION

By joining this program, you’ll gain a depth of knowledge of western civilization that very few people currently possess. From the Latin Vulgate and epistles of the Church Fathers, to the Golden Age of Latin poetry, to the study of modern ecclesiastical documents, you’ll discover a wealth of knowledge hidden to most.

light bulbFast Fact: Proficiency in Latin allows you to understand the most ancient rites of the Roman Liturgy and unlock a treasure of ecclesiastical literature not yet translated into English.

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A Latin DEGREE

  1. Proficiency in Latin – This includes written and spoken proficiency. Steeped in the language of Rome, with a firm foundation in reading and comprehension, you’ll gain knowledge of both sacred and secular writings by encountering many of the greatest Latin works of the last two millennia.
  2. Analytical Linguistics – Change the way you think about language by diving deep into the rigid structure and logic of the Roman tongue. It may appear alien and incomprehensible, but as you study it you recognize a great number of similarities with vernacular English. This will improve your understanding of both languages.
  3. Problem Solving – Latin can be a puzzling language to decipher, especially when it comes to poetry and hymns. This minor gives you the tools to overcome this challenge and unravel the meaning of some of the most challenging Latin texts from the Roman world.
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Latin DEPARTMENT

  • LATN 101 Elementary Latin
  • LATN 102 Intermediate Latin
  • LATN 203 Latin Readings
  • 3 additional courses with a LATN prefix

ANTHONY ANTUNES, PH.D. (CANDIDATE)

INSTRUCTOR OF CLASSICS

Anthony AntunesEducation: B.A., Classics and Early Christian Literature, Ave Maria University; M.A., Philosophy, University of Dallas; M.A., Spoken Koine Greek and Biblical Hebrew; Ph.D. (candidate), Classics, University of Toronto
Office: Canizaro Library 234
Email: anthony.antunes@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 304-7393

ANDREW DINAN, PH.D.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF CLASSICS

Andrew DinanEducation: B.A., Liberal Studies, University of Notre Dame; M.T.S., Moral Theology, John Paul II Institute for Studies in Marriage & Family; M.A., Greek & Latin, Catholic University of America; Ph.D., Greek & Latin, Catholic University of America
Office: Henkels 2050
Email: andrew.dinan@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 280-1619

BRADLEY RITTER, PH.D.

CHAIR OF THE CLASSICS AND EARLY CHRISTIAN LITERATURE DEPARTMENT, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF CLASSICS

Bradley RitterEducation: B.A., Classics, University of Florida; M.A., Latin, University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D., Classics, University of California, Berkeley
Office: Canizaro Library 218
Email: bradley.ritter@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 280-1667

Click here to learn about the Classics and Early Christian Literature Major.

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