Upcoming Classes and Webinars

I offer remote, live webinars and classes about ancient Egypt. Topics include religion and magic, history, animals, literature, art, and much more. Classes focused on how to read hieroglyphs and hieratic teach you step-by-step the language and writing systems of ancient Egypt.

Introduction to Ancient Egypt

In this live, remote class, I will survey the geography, history, religion, and writing systems of ancient Egypt over the course of five lectures. The pyramids may be more distant in time than Cleopatra is to us, but at the end of the course you will be more familiar with a civilization that began five thousand years ago. These vividly illustrated lectures provide a perfect starting point for any study of the Nile Valley and are also relevant for those with more background, since I will also include aspects of these topics often overlooked in other venues. Each lecture of INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT EGYPT is a unique experience and will incorporate a Q&A (ask anything about ancient Egypt!).

Class Breakdown:

Class 1: Where? Geography of the Nile Valley

Class 2: When? History of Ancient Egypt

Class 3: How? Writing, Government, and the Economy

Class 4: Who? People of Ancient Egypt

Class 5: Why? Religion and Beliefs

INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT EGYPT meets live on Zoom on Feb. 25 and March 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 2-3PM and 8-9PM US Eastern time. The two time slots cover the same material. The fee for the class is $75, and includes the live lectures, recordings (accessible for one month), and a curated list of freely available resources. Checkout below for Paypal or purchase at Venmo @vintage-egyptologist.

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Introduction to Coptic

Coptic is the final stage of the ancient Egyptian language. It is easier to learn than hieroglyphs, because Coptic uses the ancient Greek alphabet, supplemented by a few additional letters. The grammar of Coptic is also less complex than earlier stages of ancient Egyptian. This class is very helpful for those who are studying hieroglyphs, but prior knowledge of ancient Egyptian is not required. I will offer additional Coptic class in the future, which will culminate in reading passages from the Gospel of Mark in this ancient language. We will use a freely available grammar, no additional purchase required.

Class Breakdown

Class 1: The Coptic Language and Alphabet

Class 2: Grammar of Nouns, Pronouns, and Articles

Class 3: Sentences with Nominal Predicate

Class 4: Reading and Vocabulary Practice

Class 5: Past Tense Sentences

INTRODUCTION TO COPTIC meets live on Zoom Thursdays, February 20, 27, March 6, 13, and 20, 8-9PM US Eastern Time. Fee: $125. The fee includes class recordings and access to a private Discord server. I will also open an afternoon session if there is enough interest (please email me at colleen@colleendarnell.com if you would be interested in a 2-3PM US Eastern Time session). Click button below for Paypal or send fee by Venmo @vintage-egyptologist (please include the email where you would like me to send the Zoom link).

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