Papyrological Institute
Education
The Leiden Papyrological Institute offers several courses in papyrology, from beginners to advanced level, BA as well as MA. The courses are taught by Dr. Koen Donker van Heel (Demotic and Abnormal Hieratic papyrology) and Dr. Joanne Stolk (Greek and Coptic papyrology).
Courses in papyrology can be found in the following study programmes:
- BA Classics
- BA Ancient Near Eastern Studies
- BA History
- MA Classics and Ancient Civilizations
- MA Classics and Ancient Civilizations (research)
Papyrology courses
A detailed description of each course mentioned below can be found in the e-Prospectus. Most of the courses in papyrology can be taught in English. If in doubt, contact the teacher.
FIRST SEMESTER
- Papyrologische bronnen [BA, 5 EC]
- Koptisch 1 [BA, 10 EC]
- Ancient Egyptian Law [BA, 5 EC]
- Papyri and Egyptian Society [(Res)MA, 10 EC]
- Demotic Papyrology 1 [(Res)MA, 10 EC]
- Demotic Papyrology III [Res)MA, 5 EC]
- Late Cursive (Abnormal) Hieratic Papyrology I [(Res)MA, 10 EC]
SECOND SEMESTER
- Papyrus en perkament: de overlevering van klassieke bronnen [BA, 5 EC]
- Editing Greek Papyri [BA, 5 EC]
- Editing Greek Papyri [(Res)MA, 10 EC]
- Coptic Papyrology [(Res)MA, 10 EC)
- Demotic Papyrology 2 [(Res)MA, 10 EC]
A Master in Papyrology?
There is no official Master of Papyrology in Leiden. It is, however, possible to choose from the papyrology MA courses in the list above within the Master ‘Classics and Ancient Civilizations’ or ‘Classics and Ancient Civilizations (research)’. In combination with various other courses to be chosen one can obtain a thorough training in Greek, Demotic, Hieratic, Aramaic, Coptic and/or Arabic papyrology in Leiden. Please consult your study-advisor and the prospective teachers.