Greek Words and Roots for Science and Literature (For ages 8 and above, No Prerequisite): Did you know that 90% of science vocabulary comes from Greek? This course will teach the student how to read and write the most common Greek words that appear in English literature and the sciences and, thereby, help prepare the student for future educational endeavors through the knowledge of Greek roots. The only book needed is a standard English dictionary. The student should expect approximately fifteen minutes of work outside of class. If the student is below 8 and 12, it is required that at least one parent attend with the child so as to help keep attention and further incorporate what is taught into the other subjects of study. If you have taken this course before, you may want to take it again. New information is added each semester and remember, repetition is the mother of learning!
8:00-8:30am Pacific, Wednesdays
Deciphering Greek Inscriptions of Early Christian Iconography (For ages 8 and above, Greek Words and Roots is a Prerequisite): Did you know that the primary language of the early Christians was Greek? They read the Old Testament in Greek, they wrote the New Testament in Greek, their religious services were conducted in Greek, and their religious artwork was inscribed with Greek titles, explanations, and quotes from Sacred Scripture. Did you ever wonder what the IC and XC mean on icons of Jesus or why is there an O, W, and N in the cross in his halo? What is the history of the XP (chi rho) and the IHS? What you will learn will surprise you! The student should expect approximately fifteen minutes of work outside of class. There is no book needed for this course. If the student is between 8 and 12, it is required that at least one parent attend with the child so as to help keep attention and further incorporate what is taught into the other subjects of study.
9:00-9:30am Pacific, Wednesdays
Learning to Read and Speak Ancient Greek (For ages 8 and above, Greek Words and Roots and Deciphering Greek Inscriptions are both Prerequisites): While most ancient Greek Courses teach the student only how to translate Ancient Greek into the student's own language, the Academy of Classical Greek teaches students to speak Ancient Greek as a modern living language, thereby enabling the student to read and understand ancient literature, concepts, and vocabulary as a native speaker thousands of years ago. Now that's real language acquisition! The student should expect approximately thirty minutes of work outside of class, five days a week. If the student is between 8 and 12, it is required that at least one parent attend with the child so as to help keep attention and further incorporate what is taught into the other subjects of study. The textbook Living Koine Greek is required for these courses. Click the Textbook tab above for more information and make sure that you use the discount code (sent out by email for registered students) before ordering. This semester, we are running the beginning course only. If you have taken it in the past or have taken intermediate or have taken advanced, you will still benefit from this course. Repetition is the mother of learning!
Beginning: 10:00-10:30am Pacific, Wednesdays
Questions? Send an email to academyofclassicalgreek@gmail.com or call 831.272.3388
Fall 2022: GREEK IN A WEEK!: There will be three sessions this summer to allow for busy schedules. For those who have time early in the summer, the First Session will run Monday through Friday, May 23-27. For those who have time during midsummer, the Second Session will run Monday through Friday, June 20-24. For those who have time in the late summer, the Third Session will run Monday through Friday, July 11-15. Three courses will be offered each session. If a student is interested in all three, it is recommended that he or she take the courses in the order in which they appear below. Summer tuition is $125 per student per course per session.