Unlock the profound wisdom of the past.
Become part of a vibrant community dedicated to the restoration of sacred languages.
“Lift up high the torch of Latin [as a] bond of unity among peoples of all nations”
- St. John Paul II
Providentially, revelation has come to us through Hebrew, Greek, and Latin.
Knowledge of these languages has become increasingly rare, and so people are closed off to the sources of revelation.
The Church’s age-old wisdom risks getting locked away in the past, or lost in translation while direct access has been limited to an elite few.
Most programs of study, their methodologies and standards, do not facilitate coming into contact with the sources of revelation.
Latin is a “portal through which all can gain access to the Christian truths received from antiquity and to the great source texts of Church teaching” (St. John XXIII, Veterum Sapentia).
Embark on a learning journey that “restores the Latin and Greek languages to their positions of honor” (VS 8) and revitalizes Catholic culture.
We believe all who want to live the Catholic faith more fully and richly should know Latin and Greek so that “all can gain access to Christian truths.”
Learn joyfully. Learn masterfully. Learn living Latin and Greek.
Experience living Latin and Greek from experts who are real people.
We are Latinists with hearts for the Church. We are theologians, professors, priests, wives, mothers, brothers, fathers, and friends. We’ve learned from the best and we’re thrilled to share our knowledge with you.
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Offered
24 Courses
(each semester)
Taught
175+ Students
(in 2023 alone; including 74 priests, religious, or seminarians)
Grew
500%
(enrollment from 2021 to 2022)
DOUBLED AGAIN
100%
(2023 enrollment over 2022)
Join our community where Latin and Greek come alive.
With every Veterum Sapientia Institute course, learn living ecclesiastical Latin and Greek.
Affordable, Flexible, & Convenient
Whether Latin or Greek is your hobby or profession, you’ll find a course that fits your life and goals. Access anything from in-person workshops and online seminars to 100% virtual professional certifications and diplomas.
Faithful to the Magisterium
Don’t just learn Latin or Greek. Learn Catholic Latin and Greek: Latin or Greek as we use it, need it, and celebrate it in the Church today.
Highly-Skilled Faculty
VSI faculty are the best in their fields of study. They teach with approachability, expertise, and humanity.
Best teaching methods to learn Latin and Greek masterfully
Gone are the days of dead languages putting you to sleep. You’ll learn Latin and Greek quickly and – dare we say it – have fun along the way.
Join the movement. Learn a sacred language.
At the Veterum Sapientia Institute, we equip lifelong learners to pray, read, and teach in ecclesiastical Latin and biblical Greek with understanding and mastery. To do that, you need structured formation that turns desire for the wisdom of tradition into real, verbal proficiency. The obstacle is not motivation but access: many programs are costly, inconvenient, or treat sacred languages as abstract systems rather than a living tradition. Here, you’ll achieve mastery and maintain reverence for these languages, and gain a deeper appreciation for your Catholic faith along the way.
We believe it is possible and necessary to ensure that the profound truths expressed through sacred languages continue to resonate across borders and generations. We understand how difficult and frustrating it is to find experts in Latin and Greek who actually share your faith. That is why we offer university-level courses, immersion workshops, and accredited pathways in ecclesiastical Latin and biblical Greek.
Here’s how it works: visit our Admissions page. Choose your preferred program. Apply today or sign up for updates as courses become available.
“[…] treasure the very rich heritage of the Latin tradition […]” and “[walk] along paths rich in hope and confidence…”
- Pope Francis
