About
Terence Tunberg is a Professor of Classics and Director of the UK Institute for Latin Studies at the University of Kentucky. He holds a Ph.D. in Classics from the University of Toronto (1986), an MA in Medieval Studies and Ancient History from the University of London (1979–1982), and earlier degrees from the University of Southern California. His research focuses on Latin Literature, Renaissance Studies, Latin Pedagogy, and the revival of spoken Latin (Active Latin). He is renowned for his work on Ciceronianism in humanist Latin, critical editions of Erasmus' works, and co-authored textbooks like Readings and Exercises in Latin Prose Composition and Latin for the New Millennium.
Education:
- Ph.D. Classics, University of Toronto, 1986
- MA Medieval Studies and Ancient History, University of London, 1979–1982
- MA Classics, University of Southern California, 1974
- BA Classics, University of Southern California, 1972
Research & Contributions: Tunberg has published extensively on Latin prose styles from antiquity to the Renaissance. His seminal 1997 article on Ciceronianism remains influential. He co-founded the Conventiculum Latinum, an annual spoken-Latin immersion workshop, and directs the Institute for Latin Studies, offering graduate certificates in active Latin and classical studies. His pedagogical innovations include Reading Livy’s Rome, an annotated textbook for beginners.
Recognition: He has won international prizes for original Latin prose compositions. His collaborative projects with Milena Minkova include critical editions and language courses that bridge classical and modern Latin studies.
Advising & Leadership: While no specific advisees are listed, his collaborative works and mentorship through the Institute highlight his role in shaping Latin studies. His grants and initiatives support the revival of spoken Latin and pedagogical resources for students.
Labs/Teams: The UK Institute for Latin Studies and Conventiculum Latinum are central to his work, fostering active Latin use and scholarly collaboration globally.
