A Creative and Interactive Study of the Rule of St. Benedict

This course will immersively explore the Rule of St. Benedict. Each class will begin with reading and translating sections of The Rule from its original Latin, followed by an activity connected to the reading and Benedictine spirituality. We will explore and imitate calligraphy, illumination, carving (in soap), architecture, and Gregorian Chant. For instance, when the Rule talks about praying the psalms, we will look at some medieval illuminated Psalters and make our own version of the Suscipe section of Psalm 119. When the Rule emphasizes the importance of manual work, we will look at some of the works traditionally done at benedictine monasteries and copy a carving from a historically significant monastery.

Recognizing that St.Benedict and his rule were the beginning of Monasticism in Western Europe, this course will take time to examine the depth of what was meant and what value the practices can have for our lives today.

Required Materials:
Books and supplies are not included in the purchase of the course.

Italic/Calligraphy pen Black, red, and blue, very fine
Paper
Colored pencils
Eraser
Pencils
Ruler
Other optional supplies may be suggested throughout the term (e.g. when we talk about cooking in the monastery)

Hannah Graves holds an M.A. in Scriptural Theology from Christendom Graduate School. She has taught various age groups and subjects since graduating from Wyoming Catholic College in 2014 having gained a love for the classics and classical education. Her enthusiasms include medieval liturgical music and baroque art. She is currently living and working at a Girls’ Secondary School in Malawi, Africa. [email protected]

Computer: You will need a stable, reliable computer, running with a processor with a speed of 1 GHz or better on one of the following operating systems: Mac OS X with Mac OS 10.7 or later; Windows 8, 7, Vista (with SP1 or later), or XP (with SP3 or later). We do not recommend using an iPad or other tablet for joining classes. An inexpensive laptop or netbook would be much better solutions, as they enable you to plug an Ethernet cable directly into your computer. Please note that Chromebooks are allowed but not preferred, as they do not support certain features of the Zoom video conference software such as breakout sessions and annotation, which may be used by our teachers for class activities.

High-Speed Internet Connection: You will also need access to high-speed Internet, preferably accessible via Ethernet cable right into your computer. Using Wi-Fi may work, but will not guarantee you the optimal use of your bandwidth. The faster your Internet, the better. We recommend using a connection with a download/upload speed of 5/1 Mbps or better. You can test your Internet connection here.

Webcam: You may use an external webcam or one that is built in to the computer. Webcam Recommendations: Good (PC only) | Best (Mac and PC)

Headset: We recommend using a headset rather than a built-in microphone and speakers. Using a headset reduces the level of background noise heard by the entire class. Headset Recommendations: USB | 3.5mm

Zoom: We use a web conferencing software called Zoom for our classes, which enables students and teachers to gather from around the globe face to face in real time. Zoom is free to download and easy to use. To download Zoom:

Visit zoom.us/download.
Click to download the first option listed, Zoom Client for Meetings.
Open and run the installer on your computer.
In August, students will be provided with instructions and a link for joining their particular class.

Scanner: In this class, students frequently submit homework assignments by scanning pages from their workbooks. Students and/or their parents should have easy access to a scanner and the ability to use it.

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