DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to give the student a basic knowledge of the morphology and syntax of New Testament Greek. It is an intensive course, the equivalent of three courses meeting in one quarter. This course combines the deductive approach with an inductive study from the text of the New Testament. Periodic quizzes and tests help the student to monitor his or her progress.

One of the most basic elements in interpreting the text of the New Testament is understanding the language in which it was written. Students who successfully complete this course should, with the use of various resources, be able to consult the Greek text as part of the exegetical task. They should be able to critically evaluate theological and exegetical positions which purport to be based on some feature of the Greek text.

The class will meet three times a week for four-hour sessions.

Aland, K. et al. The Greek New Testament. 4th ed. United Bible Societies, 1993.

Danker, F. W. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature. 3d ed. Based on Walter Bauer. . . . Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000 [BDAG].

Mounce, William D. Basics of Biblical Greek: Grammar. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003.

__________. Basics of Biblical Greek: Workbook. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003.

Wideline Text available in the bookstore.

See the Biblical Division bibliography "Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Program" available in the SOT Academic Advising office.

Brooks, J. A. and Winbury, C. I. Syntax of New Testament Greek. Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 1979.

Fee, Gordon, D. New Testament Exegesis. Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1983.

Metzger, Bruce M. Lexical Aids for students of New Testament Greek. 3d ed. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1997.

Moulton, J. H.; W. F. Howard; and N. Turner. A Grammar of New Testament Greek. Edinburgh: T. & T. Clark, 1906-1976: [J. H. Moulton, Volume I: Prolegomena, 1906; 2d ed., 1908; 3d ed., 1908; J. H. Moulton and W. H. Howard, Volume II: Accidence and Word-Formation with an Appendix on Semitisms in the New Testament, Part i, 1919; Part ii, 1920; Part iii, 1929; reprinted 1956; N. Turner, Volume III: Syntax, 1963; and N. Turner, Volume IV: Style, 1976.].

Wallace, D. B. Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics: An Exegetical Syntax of the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996.

There will be daily quizzes and periodic exams. All students are expected to be present at all class sessions with the assignments fully prepared.

Students must be in good academic standing.

Meets M. Div. core requirement in Greek (GRK).

Yes.