Spring 2006/Pasadena
LG512C
Hill
LG512C: BEGINNING GREEK. Craig Hill.
DESCRIPTION: This course is the third part of a three-course series designed to
give the student a basic knowledge of the morphology and syntax of New
Testament Greek. This course combines the deductive approach with an inductive
study from the text of the New Testament. Periodic quizzes and tests help the
student to monitor his or her progress.
COURSE OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES: By the end of this three-course track
each student will be enabled (1) to read aloud in the language; (2) generally
to identify the varied nouns and pronouns of the language; (3) generally to
parse the "regular" verb forms in the language; (4) generally to recognize
the "irregular" verb forms in the language; (5) to understand enough grammar to
read a basic narrative text in the language; (6) generally to identify
subjects, adjectives, direct and indirect objects, prepositional phrases, and
adverbs in a Greek text; (7) to use a lexicon to amplify an understanding of
words and to find unfamiliar words; (8) to use a reference grammar to
investigate grammatical and syntactical issues; (9) to understand the
challenges, purposes, and value of learning this language.
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.
Students who successfully complete this course should, with the use of various
resources, be able to consult the Greek text as part of the exegetical task.
They should be able to critically evaluate theological and exegetical positions
which purport to be based on some feature of the Greek text.
COURSE FORMAT: The course meets two times each week for two-hour sessions.
REQUIRED READING:
- 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. 2d ed.
Zondervan, 2003.
- __________. Basics of Biblical Greek: Workbook. 2d ed. Zondervan,
2003.
- Wallace, D. B. Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics: An Exegetical Syntax of
the New Testament. Zondervan, 1996.
- Wilson, Mark. Mastering New Testament Greek Vocabulary through Semantic
Domains. Kregel, 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:
- Brooks, J. A. and C. I.Winbury. Syntax of New Testament
Greek. University Press of America, 1979.
- Fee, Gordon D. New Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and
Pastors. 3d ed. Westminster John Knox, 2002.
- Metzger, Bruce M. Lexical Aids for Students of New Testament Greek.
3d ed. Baker, 1997.
- Moulton, J. H.; W. F. Howard & N. Turner. A Grammar of New Testament
Greek. T&T Clark, 1906-1976.
- Van Voorst, Robert E. Building Your New Testament Greek Vocabulary.
Resources for Biblical Study 40. 2nd ed. Society of Biblical Literature,
1999.
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 are expected to be present at all class
sessions with the assignments fully prepared.
PREREQUISITES: LG512B, same section. No audits.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: LG512A/B/C meets the MDiv core requirement in
Greek (GRK).
FINAL EXAMINATION: Yes.