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Academic Programs

Ecclesiastical Latin and Greek Programs for Clergy, Seminarians, Religious, and Laity.

Diplomas in Ecclesiastical Latin

VSI is partnering with the Pontifical Institute of Higher Latin to offer two unique diploma programs tailored for clergy and Latin teachers.
No prior Latin? No problem!

Personal Interest Online Courses

VSI's online courses are open to students that want to study for personal enrichment without committing to a diploma program. Our growing list of faculty from around the world offer courses for all levels and interests.

Latin Immersion Workshops

Have you already studied Latin for a few semesters, but want to make the next step to becoming fluent? Learn Latin the natural way by immersing yourself in the language of the Church for a week.

Kitchen Table Latin (Tutoring)

Are you homeschooling, preparing for an exam, or just want one-on-one instruction? Do you want to study with a qualified, experienced Latinist? What about Greek, Hebrew, etc.? VSI has a tutor for you!

The VSI Advantage

  • Fidelity to the Magisterium
  • Exceptional Faculty
  • Superior Pedagogical Methods

  • Affordability
  • Flexibility
  • Authentic Ecclesiastical Latin and Greek
Church Fathers
Gregory DiPippo

St John Cassian

In the Byzantine Rite, February 29th is the feast day of one of the greatest among the early patriarchs of Christian monasticism, St John Cassian.

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Historia
Gregory DiPippo

Caesar and the Lupercalia

February 15th is the date of one of the most ancient and long-lasting Roman religious festivals, the Lupercalia. It was originally instituted as a purification

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Church Fathers
Gregory DiPippo

St Soteris, Virgin and Martyr

The church in Milan traditionally celebrates today as the feast of a relative of St Ambrose, a woman named Soteris who was martyred in the

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Historia
Gregory DiPippo

Vidisti Annos Petri

On this day in the year 1878, Blessed Pius IX died, ending the longest documented papal reign in history. (I will explain below why I

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Church Fathers
Gregory DiPippo

A Medieval Sermon on the Presentation

Manuscripts of the works of the Church Fathers in all languages often contain writings falsely attributed to them for one reason or another. For example,

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