2021-2022 ACADEMIC YEAR - CLASSICAL EDUCATION EXPERTLY TAUGHT LIVE ONLINE - The Lukeion Project
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2021-2022
ACADEMIC YEAR
C L A S S I C A L E D U C AT I O N E X P E R T LY TA U G H T L I V E O N L I N E ™
12021-2022 Academic Year REGISTER ONLINE:
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Classical Education Expertly Taught Live Online
Schedule
About Us Summer Workshops meet live June 7–10, 2021 and by recording until August 20, 2021
The Lukeion Project offers Classical subjects Autumn Semester — August 24-December 7, 2021
taught by credentialed educators, live online.
Spring Semester — January 18-May 3, 2021
We are not a full-service academy. Instead, add
Lukeion à la carte semester classes to your Registration begins March 1 — Course sizes are limited so check for seat availability
current educational schedule. Our courses before you register.
are perfect for home education, private or
public curriculum, or even for adult learners. Tuition
Challenging and mastery-based semester
classes are designed for middle and high 16-week semester course ....................................................... $329/semester*
school students as listed. Some courses are a single semester; some are two semesters: Be sure to register for both.
Since 2005, The Lukeion Project has AP classes ................................................................................. $359/semester*
emphasized excellence, subject mastery, and AP courses are 2 semesters long, no auditors or “by recording only”
college preparation to make our semester Audit any semester class | No graded elements whatsoever........... $299
courses exceptional in a sea of online options.
4-session workshops | Live or recorded........................................ $55
No other online program provides such a
broad range of Classically focused courses Summer seminars...................................................................... $75
taught by credentialed experienced educators.
We combine the best benefits of online Fees
convenience with live (synchronous) instruction
plus skilled educator feedback. Vivid graphics $12 National Exam fee added to all spring semester language registrations for
engage today’s visual learner while plenty NLE or NGE exams
of humor and a lively pace provide a great
educational environment for all types of $40 late fee added to semester registrations / payments arriving after August 9
learners. Select only the courses that fit your (autumn), January 3 (spring)
needs and schedule.
No late fee for workshops. Full payment must be received for any class entry info.
Note:
* Textbooks not included in tuition fees.
Refund Policy: 25% of tuition paid is a non-refundable registration fee. 75% refund will be
provided only if student withdraws more than 14 days prior to the start of a semester.
No refund is available 14 days or fewer before the course begins.
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LUKEION
To start, students must be working at high school level so most do well with Witty
Wordsmith/Barbarian Diagrammarian before Latin 1 or Greek 1. Contact us to decide if your
younger student is ready early. Live, lively, & synchronous classes meet once a week for one
CLASSICAL LANGUAGE PROGRAM
hour. Each language year is 2 semesters: Register for both a & b (autumn & spring). All times
listed are ET (adjust for your zone). Testing in from another program? You should successfully
complete placement exams before registering.
Latin and Greek Request Latin exam here or Greek exam here.
Lukeion Golden Latin Program Lukeion Classical Greek Program
9 a.m. - A. Barr Interactive, visual, and mastery-based approach using
10:15 a.m. - R. Barr Athenaze Book 1 (Oxford). Expect multiple weekly
Interactive, visual, mastery-based approach using
Latin 1
Tuesday / 10:15 a.m. - S. Fisher
Wheelock’s Latin, 7th ed. Chapters 1-19. Multiple Greek 1 Tuesday OR graded elements + a short grammar recording on
Choose: 1 p.m. - A. Barr weekly graded elements. Usually 14 & older. 2:15 p.m. - R. Barr Mondays. Usually 14 & older.
3:30 p.m. - A. Barr
Review Self-paced summer review program using Workbook
Review SUMMER / Self-paced summer review: first 17 translations for
SUMMER / 1 (3rd ed.) of Athenaze. 16 self-paced translations and
from Groton/May, Thirty-Eight Latin Stories, 5th ed. Independent Recorded
for Rising Independent Recorded Complete translations then view recordings for Rising
recorded sessions for translation in action. Available
study June 7–Aug 20, 2021.
Latin 2 study translation in action. Available June 7–Aug 20, 2021. Greek 2
Prerequisite: Lukeion Greek 1 or placement test success.
Tue 11:30 a.m. - A. Barr Prerequisite: Lukeion Latin 1 or placement test Master Athenaze Book 2 (Oxford). Expect multiple weekly
10:15 a.m. - R. Barr
Latin 2 Choose: Tue 4:45 p.m. - S. Fisher success. Interactive, visual, mastery-based approach Greek 2 Wednesday graded elements and a short grammar recording on most
using Wheelock’s Latin, 7th ed. Chapters 20-40. Tuesdays.
Wed 9 a.m. - A. Barr Multiple weekly graded elements.
Review Self-paced summer review: last 21 translations from Review Self-paced summer review program using Workbook
SUMMER / SUMMER /
for Rising Independent Recorded Groton/May, Thirty-Eight Latin Stories, 5th ed. Complete for 2 (3rd ed.) of Athenaze. 16 Self-paced translations and
Independent Recorded recorded sessions for translation in action. Available June
Latin 3 study
translations then view recordings for translation in action. Rising study 7–Aug 20, 2021.
Available June 7–Aug 20, 2021.
Greek 3
Prerequisite: Lukeion Latin 2 or placement test Prerequisite: Lukeion Greek 2 or placement test success.
Transition success. Review of Latin 1 & 2 concepts through Variety of ancient Greek texts including historians,
Tuesday 11:30 a.m. - S. Fisher translation practice using Scribblers, Sculptors, & Greek 3 Wednesday 3:30 p.m. - R. Barr philosophers, playwrights, New Testament, Athenian
to Latin 3 Scribes (LaFleur) plus provided texts. Ideal for students court defense speech, Iliad & Odyssey.
who finish Latin 2 but don’t feel ready for Latin 3.
Prerequisite: Lukeion Latin 2 or placement test success. Prerequisite: Lukeion Greek 3 or placement test success.
Wednesday / 11:30 a.m. - A. Barr Latin readings from Vulgate, Caesar, Livy, Ovid, Horace,
Latin 3 Cicero, & more. Translate 40-70 lines/week, build skill &
Greek 4 Tuesday 4:45 p.m. - R. Barr Read Plato’s Apology of Socrates & selections from
Choose: 4:45 p.m. - S. Fisher Xenophon’s Anabasis
speed. Expect writing projects.
Prerequisite: Lukeion Latin 3 or placement test success. Prerequisite: Greek 4 or placement test success.
Transition
Independent Ideal for those who need more practice with extended Greek Independent Continue Greek studies independently with college
to AP Recorded Latin translation or more time to develop writing skills N/A level challenges using extended translations. Choose
study 5/6/7 study
Latin 4 before AP Latin begins. Translate Cicero passages from
throughout his career.
your track: Homer, New Testament, or Greek Tragedy.
Prerequisite: Lukeion Latin 3 or placement test success.
10:15 a.m. – A. Barr College Board-approved, prepares students for AP Latin
AP Latin 4 Thursday exam (make local arrangements) plus much more. Vergil’s
Aeneid & Caesar’s De Bello Gallico plus analytical essay
writing. Must attend class live. Summer readings.
Prerequisite: Success in AP Latin (3 or higher)
Continue Latin studies independently with college
Latin Independent level challenges using extended translation passages.
Recorded
5/6/7 study Choose your track: Cicero, Ovid’s Metamorphoses
(poetry), or Terence (early comedy). Expect essays.
2Courses of Study at The Lukeion Project LITERATURE & WRITERS TRACK
Many enjoy our à la carte approach. Students can Start with Witty Wordsmith/Barbarian Diagrammarian. Include
plug in Latin or Greek plus other subjects of interest Skillful Scribbler/Scribble On. Move to Latin 1 or Greek 1 the
following year (finish 3-4 years of the same language). Add Master
during their own self-designed studies. Others
Mythologist then complete the Muse Series in grade 9, Classical
appreciate a comprehensive Classical approach to History in grade 10, followed by Advanced Classical Literature,
their education. Take only a few classes or take them The Classical Bard, and/or AP English Lit. in grade 11. Finish with
College Composition and College Research Writing in the final
all. For those who prefer some structure in place, here
year of high school.
are recommended tracks:
LOGICAL THINKERS TRACK
MIDDLE SCHOOL COLLECTION A core skill for college and life success is the ability to employ critical
thinking, logic, and analysis of evidence. This skill is best developed
We have grown our selection of courses of middle school students incrementally. Start with Witty Wordsmith/Barbarian Diagrammarian
over the years. These classes are also perfect for 9th graders plus Lively Logician (1&2)—appropriate about the time a student
getting started at The Lukeion Project. The best place for younger starts algebra-- followed by Rhetoric (1 & 2) and then Classical
students to get a taste of the Classical world is our huge selection Philosophy in grade 10 or 11. Finish out with College Composition
of workshops available during our summer Workshop Week. and College Research Writing. Ambitions to go into STEM or law?
Once they are ready, they should start with Witty Wordsmith and Add 2 or more years of Latin.
Barbarian Diagrammarian. Move next to Skillful Scribbler/Scribble
On. Include Lively Logician and Master Mythologist. Introduce
basics of the ancient world with workshops Meet the Greeks and
Meet the Romans.
CLASSICS TRACK
The Classics Track combines critical thinking, logic, and analysis
BASIC LANGUAGE TRACK with robust language skills plus a well-seasoned ability to write
with accuracy and confidence. In middle school, start with Witty
Wordsmith/Barbarian Diagrammarian in 7th or 8th grade. Move
Start with Witty Wordsmith/Barbarian Diagrammarian in middle
next to Skillful Scribbler/Scribble On plus Lively Logician (1&2).
school or early high school. Move to Latin 1 or Greek 1 the
Take Master Mythologist and add Latin 1 or Greek 1 in 8th or
following year. Overlap the first language with a second Classical
9th grade (finish at least 3 years of the same language). Next is
language in year 2 to complete a recommended 2-4 years of at
the Muse Series and Rhetoric (1 & 2) in 9th or 10th grade. Take
least one Classical language but preferably both. The Lukeion
Advanced Classical Literature and add The Classical Bard next.
Project offers 7 years each of Latin and Greek so students can
Add Classical Philosophy, College Composition, College Research
continue studies long after AP level.
Writing, plus Classical History in grades 11 & 12.
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SEMESTER CLASSES / 2021-2022
All times listed are ET (adjust for your zone). Class sizes are limited, go online at lukeion.org for
availability, descriptions, materials, requirements. Live, lively, & synchronous classes meet once a
week for one hour for a 16-week course. Classes below are arranged according to recommended
age and challenge level.
Witty AUTUMN 9 a.m. Much of English comes from Greek & Latin roots. Verbal 2 SEMESTER Develop critical thinking skills by analyzing various
skills get a colossal boost when we learn those roots. Classical texts using both written and oral assignments. Learn
Wordsmith: Thursdays
OR
Build vocabulary and writing while there’s a bit of fun. COURSE 4:45 p.m. - R. Baty techniques for clear and persuasive expression of ideas
Greek & Latin Word 2:15 p.m.
12 & older. Rhetoric in writing and speech. 16 & older.
Roots - R. Barr Wednesdays
Visual English grammar for the bold & daring! This Greek pre-history through Alexander the Great:
SPRING approach gives the skills needed to soon start Latin or historical figures, developments, archaeology,
Barbarian 9 a.m.- R. Barr Greek plus claim ascendency over the English language geography, politics from 3000 - 1st century BC. Course
Classical History: AUTUMN
Diagrammarian Wednesdays OR through a highly visual hands-on approach to real The Greeks
1 p.m. - R. Barr introduces art, architecture, archaeology. Instructor
Visual English for the 2:15 p.m. grammar. 12 & older. Wednesdays supplied readings. Discussion board, exams, & research
Bold & Daring! 4:45 p.m.* - R. Barr paper. 16 & older.
Thursdays
Rome’s mythic past through the rise of Constantine:
Master clear, precise academic writing! Learn outlining, Classical major historical figures, warfare, art, archaeology,
SPRING geography, politics, & society. of the ancient Romans.
Skillful AUTUMN academic tone, organized paragraphs, good essay
History: 1 p.m. - R. Barr
3:30 p.m. - R. Baty structure, and other important fundamentals of Instructor supplied readings. Discussion board, exams, &
Scribbler Wednesdays academic writing. 12 & older. The Romans
Wednesdays
research paper. 16 & older. Semester 1 not prerequisite
for 2.
Keep your student’s writing skills sharp with writing Beyond basic mythology: This course explores the
SPRING practice and feedback without being tied to a live time. Advanced
themes and symbols of mythology as encountered in ancient
Scribble On Independent 11:30 a.m. - R. Baty 20-minute video followed by a writing assignment Classical 2 SEMESTER
literature. Advanced thinking, reading, and writing skills are
each week. Expect feedback and a library of videos on Literature:
COURSE 2:15 p.m. - S. Fisher a must. Expect discussion, exams, and research paper. 16 &
study specific skills. Skillful Scribbler is prerequisite. 1 (Mythology) Thursdays older. Semester 1 not prerequisite for 2.
& 2 (Epic)
This course covers formal logic made practical through
AUTUMN logic basics (relationships between terms, statements, Classical Philosophy is the perfect starting point for fans
Lively Logician 1
11:30 a.m.
and arguments), focusing on the syllogism. Ideal for Classical
- K. Johnson 2 SEMESTER of S.T.E.M., debate, or those fascinated by questions
Wednesdays students who are ready for algebra & above. Philosophy: COURSE about knowledge, values, and reason. Expect a
11:30 a.m. - R. Barr
discussion board & writing. 16 & older.
Greeks - AUTUMN Thursdays Semester 1 not prerequisite for 2.
This course covers propositional logic, including truth Romans - SPRING
SPRING 11:30 a.m. functions, truth trees & tables, plus the rules for formal
Lively Logician 2 proofs. Ideal for students who have started algebra. LL1
Wednesdays - K. Johnson The Bard of Avon loved Classical themes. Read
is not prerequisite for this course. The Classical Shakespeare’s Roman plays (Julius Caesar, Antony &
SPRING
Bard: 2:15 p.m.- R. Baty Cleopatra, plus Coriolanus) plus A Midsummer Night’s
The basics of Classical mythology: Provides a fun Dream set in Athens. Expect exams & writing projects.
Master foundation for mythological references likely to be
Shakespeare’s
Greeks & Romans
Tuesdays
Bring your microphone to help perform! 16 & older.
2 SEMESTER
Mythologist: 1
COURSE encountered in literature and art. Bookwork and creative
(Glorious Greeks) 2:15 p.m. - S. Fisher assignments make this an excellent introduction to
& 2 (Remarkable Wednesdays coursework for middle school and a solid elective for College Board-approved, prepares students for exam
Romans) high schoolers. Semesters not prerequisite. 2 SEMESTER plus so much more (make local arrangements). Expect
AP English COURSE careful reading & critical analysis of imaginative
Literature
1 p.m.- R. Baty literature. Consider structure, style, themes, figurative
Selections in translation from Classical Greek poetry, Tuesdays language, imagery, symbolism, & tone. Summer
Muse on the AUTUMN history, philosophy, drama & science/mathematics readings. 17 & older.
Loose: Survey of 11:30 a.m. - S. Fisher including Homer, Aristophanes, Euripides, Plato,
Thursdays Aristotle, Herodotus, Thucydides & Xenophon, etc.
Greek Literature
Writing assignments. 15 & older. Master most elements of college level academic writing
including thesis statements, topic sentences, academic
College AUTUMN tone, voice, & skills necessary to succeed in a variety of
Selections in translation from Roman drama, poetry, 3:30 p.m.- R. Baty college level assignments. As in college, much of the
Muse Reloosed: SPRING history, philosophy, & satire including Plautus, Lucretius, Composition Tuesdays
writing will come from assigned reading. 17 & older.
Survey of 11:30 a.m. - S. Fisher Cicero, Catullus, Horace, Vergil, Ovid, Petronius, Livy,
Roman Literature Thursdays Josephus, & Tacitus, etc. Writing assignments. 15 & older.
Develop the tools & techniques of developing an
Counting to Study mathematics in its historical and cultural context, College excellent and scholarly research project on a deadline.
SPRING Participants must have access to a university library. Two
from proto mathematics through calculus, and beyond. Research
Computers: AUTUMN 10:15 a.m. Differentiated weekly mathematical assignments allow
3:30 p.m. - R. Baty research papers. Students should have completed at least
Tuesdays
Math from the
Wednesdays - K. Johnson students at all levels of mathematics to participate. Writing one research paper before this class. 17 & older.
Dawn of Time to the Appropriate for those in pre-algebra through calculus.
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WORKSHOPS
Workshops are each four 1-hour sessions. Also available as recording for the same tuition. All times
listed are ET, adjust for your time zone. Summer recordings* remain available from airing date
ONLY until August 20, 2021. Workshops are for all ages provided parents consider the stated themes
of the workshop.
College This symposium is $75†. What does your admissions committee Imperial 1 p.m.
Roman palace intrigue & conspiracy! Daggers, poisoned
June 7-10, mushrooms, and peril around every corner! the halls of imperial
Application June 7,14, & really want in your application essay? Go step-by-step through
Murder or by palaces were not for the faint of heart. From Julius Caesar through
4 p.m. the process of writing that scary college application essay. Use 2
Essay-Writing 21, 2021 rounds of instructor feedback to help you develop a rough draft Mystery
2021 recording the first century of the Roman Empire, few emperors died of natural
Symposium† into a well-crafted essay. causes. Sleuth whodunnit.
There is so much more to math than textbooks and exercises.
Mind-bending
Gandalf Learn how Beowulf, first great epic in English, borrowed 1 p.m. We will be exploring and doing hands on mathematics about
9 a.m. Homer’s epic elements and inspiring Tolkien’s The Hobbit. Fractals, June 7-10, mind bending topics including fractals, paper folding and
Meets June 7-10, or by
or by Students should be familiar The Hobbit & Iliad or Odyssey while Folding, & 2021 cutting, alternate geometries and infinity. Expect to be inspired
Grendel: A 2021 recording* enjoying this study of Beowulf with The Anglo-Saxon World: An recording and astounded.
Study of First Epics Anthology and Beowulf in Preparation. Infinity
Primer in the skills necessary to create presentations for How did people first agree on a writing system and then learn
9 a.m. Bizarre
MS PowerPoint June 7-10, most academic projects at all levels using the most common
Ancient June 7-10, 2:30 p.m. to read and duplicate it? Cover some of the first written words
or by presentation program available. Students must have MS and the weird writing systems. We include Egypt, the Levant,
Bootcamp 2021 recording* PowerPoint and will be tasked with formatting projects for Languages &
or by the Ancient Near East, the Aegean and then Italy. Examine
2021 recording
practice. the mysteries, alphabets and ideas behind Linear A, Linear B,
Alphabets Cuneiform, Hieroglyphics, Greek, Hebrew, and more.
Diseases, Thank your doctor with a statue of your fixed broken arm? Kiss
10:15 a.m. a mule’s nose to get rid of a persistent bad smell? Use dung as
Dreams, & June 7-10,
or by a medical tool? Discover ridiculous and surprisingly savvy cures
Academic writing is a different animal than any other type of
2:30 p.m.
Dung: Ancient 2021 recording* plus the theories that inspired them. Ancient doctors, healing College Writing June 7-10, writing. If you’ve missed the chance to take a college writing
or by class, but need to know what to expect in college, this will
Medical Arts centers, plagues & magical herbs! Bootcamp 2021 recording quickly take you through tone, style, structure, & citation. 17 &
older
10:15 a.m. Primer in the skills necessary to create spreadsheets, forms,
MS Excel June 7-10, sorting, computations for many applications at all levels using Fantastic Lions & hydras & boars, oh my! From mythical creatures to
or by
Bootcamp 2021 recording*
the most common spreadsheet program available. Students
Ancient June 7-10, 2:30 p.m. beasts of burden, meet the animals that kept company with
must have MS Excel and will be tasked with practice. ancient people and occupied their imaginations. Meet the
Beasts: Classical 2021
or by original 3-headed dog & prototypes for modern fantasy
Animals Real & recording creatures. Have your own build-a-beast after learning the
Bizarre Ancient What were the origins of mathematics? We will discuss proto Imagined importance of ancient animals both real & imagined.
June 7-10, 10:15 a.m.
mathematics before the development of written language
Mathematics & or by followed by the motivations and number systems for cultures
2021 When men fought wars hand-to-hand and eye-to-eye, the
Numbers recording* throughout the ancient world, from Babylon to India. June 7-10, 4 p.m. Greeks and Romans sometimes got creative to ensure victory.
Theater of War or by Flying men, ambushes, the first hand-grenades, miles of walls,
2021 recording and bridges appearing overnight? Hear about the original shock
11:30 a.m. Primer in the skills necessary to format documents for most & awe campaigns!
MS Word June 7-10, academic projects at all levels using the most common word
or by
Bootcamp 2021 recording*
processing program available. Students must have MS Word and
Summer Homer’s Iliad is essential to understanding the national
will be tasked with formatting projects for practice. identity of both Greeks & Romans. Investigate the site of Troy,
The First War: *recording
N/A geographical & cultural elements, plus literary themes. Taught
Homer’s Iliad only by archaeologist who excavated at Troy! Acquire/read Lombardo
Bizarre
Archaeologists have found some weird objects. Sometimes we translation. Recommended for rising AP Latin 4 students.
June 7-10, 11:30 a.m. can solve the puzzle and sometimes we can’t! We’ll look at some
Ancient or by of the weirdest things ever found in Classical excavations and
2021
Artifacts recording ask you what you think before revealing the true nature of these
bizarre ancient artifacts. Of Men & Summer
The Odyssey involves clashing rocks, one-eyed man-eating
monsters, evil villains, undying love, & great homecomings. We’ll
Monsters: *recording N/A examine essential clues about the work as literature but also
archaeology & geography. Use the Lombardo translation. AP Latin
Classical Skies: Gaze at the night sky and see the same stars that the Greeks and Homer’s Odyssey only
4 students should attend.
Constellation June 7-10, 11:30 a.m. Romans saw. Learn the stories of the constellations and how the
Mythology & How or by ancient people used the stars for everything from calendars and
the Ancients Used 2021 recording farming to seafaring and even the world’s first analog computer.
the Stars You’ll never look at the sky quite the same way again! This class is part of our Academic Essentials series
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The Greeks were known for many inventions & innovations. The Romans influenced architecture, politics, art, legal matters,
Autumn Spring
Meet the After Alexander the Great, Greek culture spread around the Meet the warfare. Great introduction to the Romans for those studying Latin
*recording N/A *recording N/A and the National Latin Exam. Includes founding myths, early history,
Greeks only
world. See art, culture, history & society. Perfect introduction for Romans only political institutions, clothes, homes, engineering & more. *Available
anyone studying Greek. *Available September-December 1.
February-May 1.
YOUNGER 7/8TH GRADE 9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE
AGES 13-14 AGES 13-14 AGES 14-15 AGES 15-16 AGES 16-17 AGES 17-18
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