ECST 774 John Cassian I
The course studies the works of John Cassian, with particular emphasis on the Institutes, from an historical and contextual point of view; but, for those who wish, there is opportunity to study Cassian's other writings, for example the Conferences, together with associated works of the period, and to explore ideas as well as circumstances. The purpose of the course is to examine the development of monastic culture and institutions in Gaul during the period roughly 415-435.
A secure knowledge of Latin will obviously be an advantage; but it will not be demanded of students outside the Early Christian Studies program, unless their own curriculum prescribes it. Good translations are available in English and French.