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The Bellet Lecture
The annual lecture is given in honor of Paulinus Bellet, O.S.B. (1913-1987), member of the faculty of the Department of Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literatures from 1962 until his death in 1987.
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The Hyvernat Lecture
The Hyvernat Lecture is given annually in honor of the department's mission and its founder, Monsignor Henry Hyvernat (1858-1941), the first professor appointed to the faculty of The Catholic University of America.
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Voice of the Syriacs
The Voice of the Syriacs is an Annual Lecture series hosted by the Institute of Christian Oriental Research. It explores aspects of the rich literary, religious, and cultural contributions of Syriac-speaking peoples throughout history, promotes the appreciation of this field, and introduces avenues for further research.
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Really Dead Languages
Really Dead Languages (RDL) is a program offered annually by the Department of Ancient and Medieval Languages and Cultures and its collaborators on the Catholic University faculty--and elsewhere. Workshop sessions over three intensive days provide introductions to a variety of ancient and medieval languages and the ways in which they were used by their writers. No prior knowledge is required, and attendance is open to the public.
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