Study Latin at Mary

Learn Latin — the Official Language of the Catholic Church

Learning an ancient language is more than memorizing vocabulary and grammar — it’s a transformative experience that will develop and train your mind to think in new and creative ways. If you choose to study Latin at Mary, you can expect to form new friendships and enrich your knowledge of the language while you prepare yourself for success in a variety of disciplines and career fields!

Latin will also help improve your attention to detail, memory, and critical thinking skills.  Students who learn Latin are more proficient in English, have higher standardized test scores, and can access the wide range of foundational literature written by famous Romans, from Virgil and Cicero to Augustine. In addition, Latin provides the root words for all of the modern sciences, and it’s the language of government, law, logic, and theology.

Latin courses can fulfill your undergraduate language requirement and are compatible with Year-Round Campus.