Fall 2003/Pasadena
LG512A
Kiefer
LG512A: BEGINNING GREEK. David Kiefer.
DESCRIPTION:
- This course is the first part of a three-quarter series designed to
give students a foundational knowledge of the forms and syntax of New Testament
(Koine) Greek. Students registering for this course must plan to continue with
parts B and C of the series, held in the Winter and Spring quarters
respectively. This course combines both a deductive approach to learning with
inductive study directly from the text of the New Testament.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- Understanding the original language of the New Testament is one of
the most basic elements in interpreting the meaning of its various texts. Upon
completion of this three-part course, students should be equipped, with the
help of certain tools, to read and translate the Greek text of the New
Testament and to consult the Greek text as part of the exegetical task.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The course meets two evenings each week for two-hour
sessions.
REQUIRED READING:
- Aland, K.; M. Black; C. Martini; B. Metzger; and A. Wikgren, eds.
The Greek New Testament. 4th ed. (revised). United Bible Societies,
1993.
- Kiefer, David E. First Things First: A Prioritized Introduction to
Reading and Understanding the Greek Text of the New Testament.
- See the Biblical Division bibliography "Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Program" available in the SOT Academic
Advising office.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Daily reading, exercises, and quizzes on vocabulary, syntax, and
translation. Students are expected to be present at all class sessions with
assignments completed. Normally requires eight hours per week outside of class
(two hours for each class hour) spent in studying the textbook lessons,
learning Greek vocabulary and forms, and doing translation exercises.
PREREQUISITES:
- None. No audits.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- The completed three-quarter sequence LG512A/B/C meets the M.Div.
core requirement in Greek (GRK).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- Yes.