Fall 2004/Pasadena
LG512A
Gray
LG512A: BEGINNING GREEK. Delbert Gray.
DESCRIPTION:
- This course is the first part of a three-quarter series designed to
give the student a basic knowledge of the essential grammar of New Testament
Greek as well as an introduction to morphology, syntax and other matters of
intermediate grammar. Students registering for this course should plan to
continue with parts B and C of the series, held in the winter and spring
quarters respectively. It is an intensive course, the equivalent of three
courses meeting in one quarter. It combines the deductive approach with an
inductive study 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 course, students should be equipped, with the help of
various resources, to consult the Greek text as part of the exegetical task,
and should be able to form critical judgments regarding theological and
exegetical positions involving some feature of the Greek text.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The course meets twice weekly for two-hour sessions.
REQUIRED READING:
- Aland, K. et al. The Greek New Testament. 4th ed. United
Bible Societies, 1993.
- Mounce, William D. Basics of Biblical Greek: Grammar. 2d ed. Grand
Rapids: Zondervan, 2003.
- _________. Basics of Biblical Greek: Workbook. 2d ed. Grand Rapids:
Zondervan, 2003.
- 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:
- Black, D. A. It's Still Greek to Me: An Easy to Understand Guide
to Intermediate Greek. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998.
- Metzger, B. M. Lexical Aids for Students of New Testament Greek. 3d
ed. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1997.
- Wallace, Daniel B. Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics: An Exegetical Syntax
of the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Each student is expected to be present at all class sessions with
assigned lessons fully prepared. The course grade is based on participation,
daily assignments, frequent quizzes, and exams.
PREREQUISITES:
- None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Completion of the progression of all three courses meets the M.Div.
core requirement in Greek (GRK).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- Yes.