Latin 3 (Honors)

Couse description

In Latin 3, students take their knowledge and appreciation of Latin to the next level, reading some of the best Latin prose and poetry ever written or spoken. Great writers, such as Caesar, Cicero, and Catullus, appeared at a time when a vibrant new religious faith emerged—one that would eventually transform Roman culture. The great Roman poet Virgil himself served as a sort of secular prophet, proclaiming that the golden age of Caesar Augustus would usher in a new era of world peace. Little did he know that it would not be Caesar who would transform the world but Jesus Christ who was born as a baby in Bethlehem during Caesar Augustus’s reign.

Students’ skills with the Latin language give them direct access to the beauty and power of these great authors’ thoughts. The power of the Latin language would also be used to convey the spiritual truth that Christ introduced into the world. The purpose of this course is to strengthen students’ Latin vocabulary as well as their appreciation for well-crafted writing and the way language enables us to understand the mind of God. Students go directly to the source and recognize why Latin and those who spoke it are still relevant today.

Please review the course syllabus to be sure your student has completed all prerequisite material. If you have any questions about your student’s readiness to take this course, please enroll them in the placement test. This will provide you with accurate placement information so you can request the appropriate course level for your student’s success.