Fall 2003/Pasadena
LG512
Hammer
LG512: BEGINNING GREEK. Ronald Hammer.
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.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- 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.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The class will meet three times a week for four-hour
sessions.
REQUIRED READING:
- 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.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- 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.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- There will be daily quizzes and periodic exams. All students are
expected to be present at all class sessions with the assignments fully
prepared.
PREREQUISITES:
- Students must be in good academic standing.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M. Div. core requirement in Greek (GRK).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- Yes.