[ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2014-2015 Graduate Academic Catalog

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[ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2014-2015 Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

THY 598 - Introduction to Latin for Theology

3 credit hours

This course introduces students to the vocabulary, grammar, and syntax which will enable them to read Latin passages related to the study of religion and theology, especially as found in critical texts of ecclesiastical worship, teaching, theology, and canon law. This course is being taught in an intensive format. Each class meeting will be two hours in length. The major objective of the course is to develop the ability to read and comprehend Latin in its ecclesiastical and theological usages. In order to do that, students will need to know and understand the vocabulary, forms, functions, and syntax of the language. Another objective is to improve English vocabulary and writing skills through knowledge of Latin words from which many English words are derived, an introduction to Latin expressions still in use, and a more solid understanding of grammar and language use.