DESCRIPTION:

This course is the second part of a three-quarter series designed to give students a foundational knowledge of the morphology and syntax of New Testament (Koine) Greek. Students registering for this course must have completed part A of the series and plan on continuing with part C in the Spring Quarter. This course combines both a deductive approach to learning with an inductive study directly from the text of the New Testament. Regular quizzes and periodic tests will be used to monitor progress.

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 various reference tools, to consult the Greek text as part of the exegetical task, and be able to form critical judgments regarding theological and exegetical issues involving the Greek text.

The course meets twice weekly for two-hour sessions.

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.

Daily reading and 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.

LG512A (same section as this quarter).

The completed three-quarter sequence LG512A/B/C meets the M.Div. core requirement in Greek (GRK).

Yes.