Master Latin and Hebrew Together
Join our 12-week live course, once a week, one hour (ish) each session.
Where ancient languages come alive
Schola Hebraica was founded on a simple conviction: the languages of the ancient world still have much to teach us. Latin and Biblical Hebrew are not relics of the past, they are living keys to literature, scripture, philosophy, and history that have shaped Western civilization for millennia.
We offer small, intimate courses taught by instructors who love what they teach. We meet in a cozy locally-owned coffee shop. We offer a true in-person experience, where every student is encouraged to participate.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Level One: A Taste of Latin and Biblical Hebrew
An introductory course in two of the world's most enduring languages
This foundational course opens the door to both Latin and Biblical Hebrew, offered together in a single, cohesive program.
Format: In person with humans, at a coffee shop.
Level: True beginner - no prior knowledge required
Class Size: Small and intimate by design
What You'll Learn: Latin
The Latin alphabet, pronunciation, and basic phonology
Core vocabulary drawn from classical and scientific texts
Fundamental grammar: Noun cases (declensions), verb conjugations, and sentence structure
Reading simple Latin sentences and short passages
The relationship between Latin and modern languages, and why it still matters
What You'll Learn: Biblical Hebrew
The Hebrew alphabet (aleph-bet) and vowel system (nikud)
Right-to-left reading and script recognition
Essential vocabulary from the Hebrew Bible
Introduction to verbal roots (the shoresh system), the backbone of Hebrew grammar
Reading and parsing simple verses from the biblical text
By the end of Level One, students will have a working foundation in both languages: Enough to begin to read introductory texts, recognize vocabulary in context, and continue confidently to the next level.
Schedule: Sessions will run once a week on THURSDAYS from 2-3 (ish) PM for twelve weeks. Our first meeting is on Sept. 17th at Social Grounds: 3109 Palliser Dr SW #11, Calgary, AB T2V 4W5. Our last meeting of the Fall session is on Thursday Dec. 3rd
Cost: TBD
Please send a message if this schedule does not work for you, as we may be able to open a second group: info@scholahebraica.com
Instructors
Marcelo Epstein
Marcelo is a scholar and teacher with deep experience in both Latin and Hebrew. His approach to language instruction is rigorous but never intimidating.
Whether working through Latin declensions or Hebrew verbal roots, Marcelo brings the same patient precision and genuine enthusiasm to every text. Marcelo is a professor of Mechanical Engineering and an adjunct professor in the Department of Classics at the Univerity of Calgary. Students describe his classes as structured, engaging, and enjoyable. He believes that ancient languages are not relics but living tools, and he teaches them accordingly.
Ruth Spivak
Ruth brings rich knowledge in both Biblical Hebrew and Latin to every class she teaches. She has taught at the University of Calgary, Paideia Institute of Humanities, and in both high school and elementary schools. Her love for teaching runs deep, and it shows in the care she takes with each student, and in the way she connects language to meaning at every turn.
Ruth guides students through the aleph-bet and the Latin page alike with patience and warmth. Her students leave not only able to read these languages, but genuinely moved by what these languages have to say.
Marcelo and Ruth are co-authors of The Latin of Science, Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, 2019
Have Questions? We'd Love to Hear From You.
Whether you're wondering if this course is the right fit, have questions about the schedule, or simply want to learn more, please don't hesitate to reach out. We respond to every message personally.
info@scholahebraica.com
We look forward to hearing from you.
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