2017 Summer School on Greek Palaeography and Byzantine Epigraphy, Patmos, July 3–8, 2017
The Institute of Historical Research of the National Hellenic Research Foundation, one of the most important institutions for the study of Greek History (ancient, Byzantine and modern) at international level, after the success of its first Summer School on Greek Palaeography and Byzantine Epigraphy is pleased to announce the organization of the second edition of the Summer School with the kind collaboration of the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian in Patmos, the island of the Revelation.
The one-week intensive Summer School is an introductory course to Greek Palaeography and Byzantine Epigraphy aiming to provide students with basic skills for approaching manuscripts and written inscriptions.
A unique feature of this Summer School is that students will be given the opportunity to learn and practice within the Monastery of Saint John, which is now home to more than 1200 manuscripts and a large number of icons and monumental paintings with inscriptions dating from 12th to 16th century.
The Summer School will be held from 3 to 8 July 2017. The instructors are researchers of the National Hellenic Research Foundation and in particular of the Institute of Historical Research as well as external collaborators of the Institute with extensive experience in the study of Greek Palaeography and Byzantine Epigraphy. The lectures will take place at the Nikolaides Mansion whereas the practical exercise sessions inside the monastery and in the Apocalypses Cave.
The school is intended for PhD candidates, postgraduate, graduate students and pre-graduate students in their final year of Classics, Philology, History, Theology, Byzantine and Medieval Studies.
The course of Palaeography will be taught in Italian and English, whereas the course of Byzantine Epigraphy in English. Adequate knowledge of Ancient Greek is a prerequisite for participation.
The number of students is limited to 20.
Fees
There is a participation fee of 380 Euros. The fee is to be paid after the confirmation of acceptance has been received and the latest by 9 May 2017. The fee includes Summer School courses, course material, transportation within the island, a welcome dinner on Sunday 2nd July and a light lunch each day. Students are individually responsible for their transportation, accommodation and living expenses on Patmos island.