Holy Spirit Preparatory School - Classics Department

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Classics Department Philosophy The Classics program at Holy Spirit Preparatory School is designed around an awareness of the historical significance of the Greek and Latin languages as foundations for the Western intellectual tradition and the history of the Catholic Church. To that end, students begin their formal study of Latin in the seventh grade. Students who complete four years of Latin before their senior year may take the Advanced Placement course in Latin as seniors. These students will have acquired the ability to read both classical and liturgical Latin texts. Holy Spirit Prep also offers a full program in ancient Greek. Students may begin Greek I as early as the 9th grade and continue with Greek II, III, and IV in their later high school years. The Greek program prepares students to read the New Testament as well as Classical Greek writers of literary, philosophical and historical interest. In each Greek and Latin class, students not only work on mastering their language skills but also study the wider Greek and Roman cultural contexts, incorporating mythology, art, history, archaeology, and social life. Overall, the Classics Department attempts to engage students in cultivation of the intellect by emphasizing a genuine love of learning and an excitement of discovery.	Department Links
	A Vote for Latin - The New York Times The American Classical League Textkit Greek & Latin Learning Tools Gregorian Chant Byzantine Chant Greek NT Audio National Junior Classical League National Latin Exam Home National Greek Exam GA Junior Classical League Learn Greek Online American School of Classical Studies at Athens Greek for Euclid Classics at Emory Classics at UGA American Philological Association
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