Post-Classical Language Workshops
Koine Greek and Medieval & Renaissance Latin
The Collegium Institute organizes these weekly workshops as convivial forums in which the studiosi of the University City community gather to translate and discuss seminal Greek and Latin texts of the post-classical period.
Boccaccio’s De Claris mulieribus (Fall 2026 Post-Classical Latin Workshop)
Collegium Institute invites you to join us for our Post-Classical Latin Workshop, held weekly on Monday afternoons to practice Latin translation and examine post-classical texts, history, culture, while enjoying refreshments. This fall, we will begin with Boccaccio's version of the Heroines of the Odyssey, De Claris mulieribus (1361/2). Our discussions will be facilitated by Professor Anne E. Moyer (Penn Department of History).
To inquire and receive a copy of the text (and zoom link, if desired) -- please contact Dr. Daniel Cheely: cheelyjm@sas.upenn.edu
Fall 2026 Time & Dates: Mondays 4:00-5:00PM starting September 14
Location: College Hall 311D and on Zoom
Koine Greek Workshop
This weekly reading group is open to Koine Greek learners of all levels who want to read Biblical and Patristic texts in their original language. It is moderated by Professor Jay Treat of the University of Pennsylvania’s Religious Studies Department.