Palaestra Virginiensis

Our 5th annual event at Christendom College!

Encounter Classical & Neo-Latin texts

in a welcoming, immersive atmosphere

This year’s theme: De Arte Rhetorica

We will discuss rhetorical training, and practice it, too! Everyone (including Tirones) will read at least at some of the Rhetorica ad Herennium, in order to discuss praecepta of rhetoric. We will do exercises in variatio, as well as imitate ancient progymnasmata, looking at excerpts from Renaissance textbooks such as a Latin translation of Aphthonius. There will also be games and short readings from a wider variety of authors (such as Augustine and Vergil!). In addition, Peritiores and Veterani will read and analyze excerpts from Cicero's 2nd Philippic, and learn about the history of rhetoric, including the three genera dicendi, the development of tropes and figures, and the practice of enarratio. All will have the opportunity to perform a speech they have composed or a set piece.

Act out short Latin scenes; Kayak on the Shenandoah; Build your Latin vocabulary; Learn idiomatic phrases

—2+ college semesters in Latin grammar required, or the equivalent —

College and graduate students, Latin teachers, professors, and other Latinists welcome!

This event will be held on the Christendom College campus, beginning with lunch on June 22 and ending with lunch on June 27.

Registration Fee: $250 (includes lunch & dinner)

Add breakfast and a dorm room for an additional $350

For more information, contact Dr. Patricia Aeschliman (paeschliman@hillsdale.edu)