Fall 2003/Pasadena
LG512
Winger

LG512: BEGINNING GREEK. Justin Winger.


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. Upon completion of this three-part course, students should be equipped, with the help of various reference tools, to read and translate the Greek text of the New Testament and to consult the Greek text as part of the exegetical task.

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. Skillful exegesis is foundational for effective teaching and preaching, and the ability to interact with the text of the New Testament in its original language is a key element of the exegetical task.

COURSE FORMAT:
This class will meet three times a week for four-hour sessions.

REQUIRED READING:
Either Aland, K. et al. Novum Testamentum Graece (Nestle-Aland Greek New Testament). 27th ed. Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft/American Bible Society, 2001.
OR 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. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003.

__________. Basics of Biblical Greek: Workbook. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003.
See also the Biblical Division bibliography "Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Program" available in the SOT Academic Advising office.

RECOMMENDED READING:
Black, David Alan. Linguistics for Students of New Testament Greek: A Survey of Basic Concepts and Applications. 2nd ed. Baker, 1995.
Blass, F; A. Debrunner; and Robert W. Funk. A Greek Grammar of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature. University of Chicago Press, 1961.
Brooks, J. A. and Winbury, C. I. Syntax of New Testament Greek. University Press of America, 1979.
Fee, Gordon D. New Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and Pastors. 3rd ed. Westminster/John Knox, 2002.
Metzger, Bruce M. Lexical Aids for students of New Testament Greek. 3rd ed. Baker, 1997.
Moulton, J. H.; W. F. Howard; and N. Turner. A Grammar of New Testament Greek. 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].
Van Voorst, Robert E. Building Your New Testament Greek Vocabulary. Resources for Biblical Study, No 40. 2nd edition. Society of Biblical Literature, 1999.
Wallace, D. B. Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics: An Exegetical Syntax of the New Testament. Zondervan, 1996.

ASSIGNMENTS:
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 need to be present at all class sessions with the assignments fully prepared.

PREREQUISITES: Good standing. No audits.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets the M.Div. core requirement in Greek (GRK).

FINAL EXAMINATION: Yes.