Vulgate Latin (Short Course)

January 12 – 15, 2026 | Cambridge, UK

Explore the Language of Jerome’s Bible

Join us in Cambridge for an intensive academic intensive focused on the Latin of the Vulgate — the 4th century Bible that shaped Western Christianity for more than a thousand years. This course offers a structured introduction to Latin through biblical texts, helping you develop reading fluency and theological insight directly from Jerome’s influential translation.

Designed for students with at least one year of Latin.

What You’ll Learn

  • Latin Alphabet & Pronunciation – Familiarise yourself with Vulgate Latin

  • Core Grammar & Vocabulary – Master essential biblical terms and expressions

  • Textual Engagement – Translate and interpret selected Vulgate passages including Genesis 1-4

Why Study the Vulgate?

  • Encounter the Bible in the language of Western Christianity for over a millennium

  • Strengthen your foundation for academic theology or church history

  • Apply grammar and vocabulary in meaningful, context-rich texts

  • Study in a small group setting within the historic academic environment of Cambridge

Meet Your Tutor

Dr Marieke Dhont
Dr Dhont is a Teaching Associate for the Foundation Year and an Affiliated Lecturer at the Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge. She holds a joint PhD in Religious Studies and Theology from KU Leuven and UC Louvain.

Her work focuses on the transmission of sacred texts and biblical languages, and she brings a wealth of academic and pedagogical experience in Hebrew, Latin, and related subjects.

Course Schedule

Arrivals: Monday, January 12 (between 11:00am–2:00pm)
Departures: Thursday, January 15 (after lunch)

Monday, January 12:

  • 2:00pm–3:00pm: Session 1
  • 3.30pm–4.30pm:​ Session 2

Tuesday, January 13 & Wednesday, January 14:

  • 9:30am–11:00am: Session 3​
  • 11:00am–11:30am: Coffee Break​
  • 11:30am–13:00pm: Session 4​
  • 13:00pm–14:00pm: Lunch​
  • 14:00pm–15:00pm: Session 5​

Thursday, January 15:

  • 9:30am–10:30am: Session 5​
  • 11:00am–11:30am: Coffee Break​
  • 11:30am–12:30pm: Session 6
  • 13:00pm–14:00pm: Lunch

​Total: 12 hours of instruction.

Key Information

Accommodation:
Cambridge offers a wide range of accommodation options. Limited on-site lodging is available at Westminster College and is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. To check availability and pricing, please contact our accommodation team and mention the Ancient & Biblical Languages Winter School in your inquiry.

Cost:
Fees include all teaching materials, weekday lunches, refreshments, and optional activities.

  • Early Bird Rate (until July 31 2025): £280

  • Standard Rate (from August 1 2025): £380

Cheshunt Bursaries
50% off for registered students or those on a low income

  • Early Bird with Bursary: £140

  • Standard Rate with Bursary: £190

Bursaries are limited and offered on a first-come basis. Please select the relevant ticket at checkout using your student email.

Refunds:

  • Full refunds will be provided on request up until and including the 31st August 2025.
  • 50% refunds will be provided on request up until and including 31st October 2025.
  • We regret that we are unable to offer refunds after and including the 1st November 2025.

Study Hours:

  • 12 hours of live instruction

  • 12 hours of guided independent study

Travel & Parking:
Parking charges apply. Please see website — click here.

How to Book

Please book via Ticket Tailor by following this link.

Spaces are limited, and early booking is highly recommended. Once you have booked onto your desired course via Ticker Tailor, you will have 7 days to pay the course fee by bank transfer and confirm your place.