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I. ABOUT THE PHILADELPHIA GREEK AND LATIN INSTITUTE
The International Institute for Culture is home to The Philadelphia Latin and Greek Institute (PLGI). The PLGI offers instruction in Latin and Ancient Greek throughout the year including a rigorous eight-week program of intensive instruction during summer sessions.
II. COURSES IN LATIN AND GREEK
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III. WHY STUDY LATIN AND GREEK AT THE PLGI?
Why study Latin and Greek at PLGI? Our courses have features that distinguish them from similar programs:
- First, the languages are taught from the perspective of an integral Christian
Humanism: the Latin course will introduce not only Classical Latin but also
Christian, Medieval, and Neo-Latin, and the Greek course will begin with
Homer and end with readings in the New Testament and Greek Fathers.
- Second, daily oral practice in conversational use of the language makes the
learning experience easier and facilitates the spontaneous use of the language
in a friendly community setting.
- Third, courses take place in the elegant setting of Ivy Hall, headquarters of the International Institute for Culture. Room and Board at Ivy Hall available during summer sessions.
A basic knowledge of Latin and Greek is a quality background for:
- Preparation for standardized exams for college and university entrance (SAT, GMAT, LSAT, GRE, MCAT).
- Any Undergraduate or Graduate study in the sciences, arts, law, philosophy, literature, medicine and theology.
- Deeper understanding of our rich cultural heritage.
IV. ABOUT OUR PROFESSORS
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Dr. Gerald Malsbary has been teaching Latin since 1975. Trained in Classics at U.C. Berkeley by Elroy Bundy and Donald Mastronarde, Dr. Malsbary completed his Doctorate in Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto, studying under Father Leonard Boyle. |
After a two year stint at the Thesaurus Linguae Latinae in Munich, Germany, Dr. Malsbary moved his family to Philadelphia in 1991, where he has been Professor of Greek and Latin at St. Charles Seminary and adjunct Professor at several other institutions. He has translated books from German, Italian and French on a variety of subjects. He is currently translating a book from French on the life of St. Benedict.
V. CONTACT FOR PLGI
If you would like more information about the PLGI and its courses or would like to register for a course, please contact:
Dr. Gerald Malsbary
International Institute for Culture
Ivy Hall
6331 Lancaster Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19151-2620
Tel: 215-877-9910; Fax: 215-877-9911
E-mail: plgi@iiculture.org
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