University of Ithra
The University of Ithra is a Kingdom-wide educational system focused on sharing knowledge and skills of the Middle Ages and Renaissance as well as of the SCA.
The University of Ithra was established in AS IX. "Ithra" means "excellence" in arabic. University sessions are held throughout the year all over the Kingdom of An Tir. Classes are held on a wide variety of topics. Peak session times are early spring and fall.
There are numerous campuses throughout the Kingdom each headed by a Chancellor whose job it is to arrange sessions for a particular geographic area. The University is governed by a Lord High Regent and a Board of Regents.
The University has much to offer everyone; however it is particularly helpful to newcomers and others desiring a rapid and comprehensive introduction to life in the Current Middle Ages. Many students take classes for their own information and pleasure. It can be truthfully said that the University offers classes that students are not likely to find elsewhere.
Because the University operates through a Central Registry, any classes taken at any of the campuses throughout the Kingdom apply to the earning of Ithra degrees. These degrees are Lector Artis (“Reader in Arts") and Lector Scientae (“Reader in Sciences"). They do not have application in the modern world, save to enhance the student's understanding of history and historic applications.
University of Ithra Campuses
- University of Ithra, Appledore campus (inactive)
- University of Ithra, Avacal campus
- University of Ithra, Borderlands campus
- University of Ithra, Insula Magna campus
- University of Ithra, Lions Gate campus
- University of Ithra, Montengarde campus
- University of Ithra, Rivers Campus
- University of Ithra, South Sound campus
- University of Ithra, Wastekeep campus (inactive)
- University of Ithra, Wealdsmere campus
External Links
- http://www.ithra.org - overview page for the University
- http://www.ithra.antir.sca.org - central registration and database site
- The history of Ithra from the An Tir Handbook: http://www.antir.sca.org/Pubs/ATH/2ithra.html
- Some history from the third session: http://history.westkingdom.org/Year11/MadroneIthra.htm