About the course

The Advanced Coptic course introduces participants to Coptic literature through direct readings of original material in the Sahidic dialect (and some closely related dialects). Each class session focuses on a specific Coptic text representative of its genre.

Please note that this is not an introductory grammar course, and as such, a prerequisite is required. Students interested in enrolling in this course must be confident in comprehending simple Coptic texts. A good command of English, the working language of the Summer School, is essential.

There are no required books for this course; all materials related to the Coptic readings will be provided by the instructors.

The Coptic Language Summer School provides a dynamic learning experience: the in-person residency classes in Rome are flexible and can be attended online. Local students may choose to attend the course in person, whereas non-local students have the option to participate entirely online. The weekly in-person sessions will be livestreamed via Zoom, allowing students who join remotely to actively participate and pose questions during the live feed.

The preferred typology of attendance must be indicated when filling out the registration form.