DESCRIPTION: This course is the first quarter of a three-quarter sequence designed to give the student a thorough basic knowledge of the phonology, morphology, and syntax of New Testament Greek. Periodic quizzes and tests help the student to monitor his or her progress. The class will be conducted entirely in Spanish. Students are expected to register in Winter and in Spring for LG512B and LG512C in this same section.

COURSE OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of the three quarters the student will be able to grammatically analyze and translate the text of the New Testament. The student will be able to interact with critical commentaries and to use the language tools to enrich his/her exegetical work with the New Testament.

RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY: The course will provide the student with basic skills in Greek grammar needed for preaching, teaching, and personal devotion.

COURSE FORMAT: The class will meet twice weekly for two-hour sessions. The course method is based on preparation of carefully designed lessons before coming to class. The class sessions consist of recitation and discussion of questions and problems, as well as presentations of material as needed.

REQUIRED READING:

Aland, K.; M. Black; C. Martini; B. Metzger; and A. Wikgren, eds. The Greek New Testament. 4th rev. 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].

Davis, Guillermo H. Gramática elemental del Griego del Nuevo Testamento. Tr. Jorge McKibben. Casa Bautista de Publicaciones, 1950.

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