Introduction to Sahidic Coptic

The course Introduction to Sahidic Coptic aims to make available to beginners the essential elements of morphology and grammar, in order to be able to read ancient texts in the main classical dialect of the Coptic language.

No prior knowledge is necessary, but knowledge of ancient Greek may be helpful. Each day, students will have 4 hours of grammar instruction, including exercises, to develop a sufficient grammatical and vocabulary base to translate biblical passages or to begin studying texts in other Coptic dialects, and there is also space for individual study.

The reference textbook will be B. Layton, Coptic in 20 Lessons, Peeters, Leuven-Paris-Dudley 2007, but it is not required for the lessons. Additional materials will be distributed during class.

Attendance to the following four conferences, open to public participation and given in English by a specialist of Coptic literature, is an integral part of the Coptic Summer School Programme:

5 July 2022
The mystery of God and the human being. Rethinking Gnosis and Gnosticism in the light of recent discoveries and new patterns in research

7 July 2022
An Archaeological Atlas of Coptic Literature

12 July 2022
Rituality in Valentinian Groups: from Cosmology to Anthropology

14 July 2022
Religious pluralism and the origins of Coptic literature

Course leader

Vittorio Secco
+ Eric Noffke, Anna Van den Kerchove, Paola Buzi, Alberto Camplani

Target group

Qualified students, scholars and people passionate about ancient religious history.

Course aim

The course Introduction to Sahidic Coptic is designed to cover all of the basic elements of Sahidic Coptic grammar, and to build a basic vocabulary.

Credits info

6 EC
The certificate grants 6 ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer System) and recognizes 150 hours of didactic activity. Total teaching activity amounts to 50 hours: among these, 44 hours are dedicated to class activities such as lectures, discussions and workshops, while the remaining hours are spent in guided visits to specific sites of special cultural interest. An additional amount of 100 hours is calculated for the study of the bibliography given to the students and the materials made available in the web platform.

Fee info

EUR 250: The regular tuition fee is 300 EUR.
For all the students regularly enrolled in an academic year of a recognized University, the tuition fee amounts to 250 EUR. To be entitled to such a reduction, they must enclose a University Proof of Enrollment.
EUR 300: The regular tuition fee is 300 EUR.
For all the students regularly enrolled in an academic year of a recognized University, the tuition fee amounts to 250 EUR. To be entitled to such a reduction, they must enclose a University Proof of Enrollment.

Scholarships

No scholarships are available.