DESCRIPTION:

This course is the first part of a three-course series designed to give the student a basic knowledge of the morphology and syntax of New Testament Greek. Students registering for this course should plan to continue with parts B and C of the series, held in the winter and spring quarters respectively. 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 course meets two times each week for two-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. . . . University of Chicago Press, 2000 [BDAG].

Mounce, William D. Basics of Biblical Greek: Grammar. 2d ed. Zondervan, 2003.

__________. Basics of Biblical Greek: Workbook. 2d ed. Zondervan, 2003.

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

Black, David Alan. Linguistics for Students of New Testament Greek: A Survey of Basic Concepts and Applications. 2d ed. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1995.

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: [Volume I: Prolegomena; Volume II: Accidence and Word-Formation with an Appendix on Semitisms in the New Testament; Volume III: Syntax; Volume IV: Style].

Wilson, M. Mastering New Testament Greek Vocabulary through Semantic Domains. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2003.

All students are expected to spend at least 2 hours studying outside the classroom for every one hour of class time. There will be daily quizzes and periodic exams. Students are expected to be present at all class sessions with the assignments fully prepared.

None. No audits.

The completed three-quarter sequence LG512A/B/C meets the M.Div. core requirement in Greek (GRK).

Yes.