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.