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.
SIGNIFICANCE FOR LIFE AND MINISTRY: The course will provide the student with
basic skills in Greek grammar needed for preaching, teaching, and personal
devotion.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students completing this course will have demonstrated (1)
a fundamental knowledge of the grammar structure of the language; (2) basic
skills in translating texts; (3) an ability to interact with critical
commentaries and to use the language tools to enrich his/her exegetical work
with the New Testament.
COURSE FORMAT: 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. The class will meet twice weekly for two-hour sessions.
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. 979 pages. ISBN:
1598561715. Pub. price: $44.95 (Fuller price: $35.00).
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]. 1188 pages. ISBN: 9780226039336. Pub.
Price: $165.00.
Davis, Guillermo H. Gramática elemental del Griego del Nuevo
Testamento. Tr. Jorge McKibben. Casa Bautista de Publicaciones, 1950. 256
pages. ISBN: 978-0-311-42008-7. Price: $14.25