Fall 2008 – Spring 2009 Fuller Texas LG512A/B/C Davis
LG512B: BEGINNING GREEK. Jim Davis
DESCRIPTION:
This is the second quarter of a three-quarter course intended to introduce students to the original language of the New Testament, Koine Greek. The course concentrates on the vocabulary, forms grammar and syntax found in the New Testament writings. Various linguistic tools will be discussed as aids to translation and interpretation. An emphasis will be given to readings from the text of the Greek New Testament (GNT) insofar as that is possible to supplement the exercises in the grammar.
COURSE OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the three quarter sequence of LG512A, B, and C, students should be able to
· Read the GNT aloud
· Identify each word that occurs more than 30 times in the GNT
· Identify and understand the grammatical significance of the parts of speech found in the GNT
· Correctly use lexicons to enhance basic knowledge of a word’s semantic range and define unfamiliar words from the GNT
· Use appropriate reference tools to define unfamiliar grammatical and syntactical constructions
· Translate most texts from the GNT with a basic level of understanding
· Appreciate the relevance of the GNT to my personal spiritual life and to ministry.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
To be able to read the New Testament in the language in which it was originally written is a first and a foundational step to understanding the meaning and significance of the text. Having the ability to do this draws a student more deeply into the text and enables them to teach and preach and live the text with authenticity and authority.
COURSE FORMAT:
The class will meet three hours weekly for quizzes, discussion of prepared assignments, informal lectures, and reading of New Testament passages. There will be a total of 30 class hours per quarter.
REQUIRED READING:
The UBS Greek New Testament: A Reader’s Edition. Hendrickson Publishers, 2007, 732pp.
Bauer-Danker-Arndt-Gingrich. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature. 3rd edition. University of Chicago, 2000. 1108pp.
Mounce, William D. Basics of Biblical Greek. Zondervan, 2nd Revised Edition, 2003, 480pp.
Mounce, William D. Basics of Biblical Greek Workbook. Zondervan, 2nd Revised Edition, 2003, 224pp.
Mounce, William D. Basics of Biblical Greek Vocabulary Cards. Zondervan, 2004, 1000pp.
For additional materials necessary in the full range of bible courses; texts, lexicons and grammars, consult the Biblical Division bibliography "Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Program" available at www.fuller.edu/sot/ecds/032/Ling-Exeg-Biblio.html.
REQUIRED READING (for winter and spring quarter continuation of LG512A):
DeMoss, Matthew. Pocket Dictionary for the Study of New Testament Greek. InterVarsity Press, 2001.
Metzger, Bruce. A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament, 2nd Ed., Hendrickson, 2006
Metzger, Bruce. The Text of the New Testament, 4th Ed., Oxford University Press, 2005.
Mounce, William D. A Graded Reader of Biblical Greek.. Zondervan, 1996.
Silzer, Peter James and Finley, Thomas John. How Biblical Languages Work. Kregel, 2004, 258pp.
Wallace, Daniel. Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics: An Exegetical Syntax of the New Testament. Zondervan, 1997.
Wallce, Daniel B. and Edwards, Grant. Workbook for New Testament Syntax: Companion to Basics of New Testament Syntax and Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics. Zondervan, 2007
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Prepare weekly assignments to be turned in after discussion. 2. Prepare for weekly quizzes. 3. Take-home Mid-Term Exam. 4. Take-home Final Exam. 5. Grading: 20% weekly assignments and class participation; 30 % weekly quizzes; 20% Mid-Term Exam; 30% Final Exam.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
Full twelve-unit course meets M.Div. and MAT (Biblical Studies and Theology concentration) requirement for Greek; M.A.: Elective.
FINAL EXAMINATION: Yes. Take-home examination.
(04/08)