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The Summer Latin Teaching Institute at the University of Dallas equips current and aspiring Latin teachers with the most effective, research-informed methods for teaching Latin in K–12 classrooms.
This two-week graduate-level intensive integrates active Latin use with the science of second language acquisition (SLA) and historical pedagogy. Participants will not only improve their fluency in reading, writing, and speaking Latin, but also gain the theoretical and practical foundation to teach Latin as a living language.
This course is held in-person on campus in Irving, Texas. Please note that this is a non-credit program. The cost of the program is determined by whether you choose to stay on UD's campus or to commute. Below is the cost breakdown:
Non-refundable Deposit: $500
Residential: $2,499
Commuter: $1,999
Nota Bene: Due to low enrollment, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Summer Latin Institute for this year.
We will issue full refunds for any deposits already paid. If you have any questions about your refund, please contact Dr. Weinhold.
Please know that we remain committed to offering opportunities for Latin study, and we hope to offer the Institute again in the future as interest allows.
We do want to offer you an outstanding alternative that allows you to study Latin this summer at the University of Dallas through a partnership with the Polis Institute: Polis Institute Latin Forum (June 29–July 3, 2026) — hosted on the University of Dallas campus. This intensive program provides an excellent opportunity to continue your Latin studies in a focused, immersive setting here on our campus. We encourage you to pursue this opportunity as your time and interest permits.
If you are also exploring other professional-development style options oriented toward teaching Latin to beginners, you may wish to look at the CiRCE Institute’s summer training.
Time Activity
7:30am Daily Mass available in the UD Chapel in Latin
8:30am-9am Ientaculum (Breakfast) --- conducted in Latin
9:15am-10:30am Sessio I --- Latin language practice
11am-12:15pm Sessio II --- Latin language practice
12:15pm-1pm Prandium (Lunch) --- conducted in Latin
Noon Daily Mass available in the UD Chapel
1:15pm-2:30pm Seminar --- pedagogy, theory, and methodology (in English)
Nota Bene: This is the schedule for weekdays. Weekends are free time for participants.
*The exact schedule is subject to adjustments
All required texts are low-cost and widely available.
Track A
Rhēa Silvia et Rōmulus et Remus --- Paul J. Hays
Track B- Estimated total cost per participant: Under $50
Epitome Historiae Sacrae --- Charles Lhomond
Sermones Romani --- Hans Ørberg
Readings and Exercises in Latin Prose Composition --- Milena Minkova & Terence Tunberg
Included: Breakfast and lunch (Monday--Friday)
Optional Add-On: Dinner and on-campus housing is available through UD Residence Life & Dining.
Lodging and meal coordination will be handled directly with campus departments. For questions or more information, please contact UD Residence Life and UD Dining.
For Track A, the requirement is flexible. If you have little or very little prior experience in Latin, you should be able to attend. If you are unsure or have questions, feel free to contact Dr. Laura Eidt.
For Track B, you should have two semesters of college Latin or equivalent proficiency.
This is a non-credit course.
Each class has 7-15 participants per section. Based on enrollment, we plan to offer two sections, one for elementary teachers and another for middle school teachers.
To secure a spot, you will need to pay the $500 non-refundable deposit.
For more information on this program in general, please contact classical_ed@udallas.edu. For information specific to Track A, contact lmeidt@udallas.edu. And for information specific to Track B, contact eellis@udallas.edu.