Spring 2007/Pasadena
LG512C
Land
LG512C: BEGINNING GREEK. Darin Land.
DESCRIPTION: This course is the third part of a three-course 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. The courses combine the deductive approach with an
inductive study from the text of the New Testament.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students completing this course will (1) be able to read
aloud in the language; (2) be able to identify the various forms of the
language; (3) have command of a basic vocabulary; (4) be able to use the
standard exegetical tools in dealing with the original language; (5) be able to
translate basic texts in the original language.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY: One of the elements in interpreting the text of the
New Testament is understanding the language in which it was written. Students
who successfully complete the three courses should, with the use of various
resources, be able to consult the Greek text as part of the exegetical (and
ministerial!) task and should be able to critically evaluate theological and
exegetical positions that 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:
- Either Nestle, E., and K. Aland. Novum Testamentum
Graece. 27th ed. Updated 8th printing. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelstiftung,
2001 [Nestle-Aland].
- Or Aland, K., et al. The Greek New
Testament. 4th rev. ed. United Bible Societies, 1993 (either with or
without dictionary bound in back).
- Kubo, S. A Reader's Greek-English Lexicon of the New
Testament. Zondervan, 1975.
- Mounce, William D. Basics of Biblical Greek: Grammar. 2d ed.
Zondervan, 2003.
- _________. Basics of Biblical Greek: Workbook. 2d ed. Zondervan,
2003.
- See also 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. Baker, 1998.
- 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].
- Fee, Gordon D. New Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and
Pastors. 3d ed. Westminster John Knox, 2002.
- Van Voorst, Robert E. Building Your New Testament Greek Vocabulary.
3d ed. Society of Biblical Literature, 2001.
- Wallace, D. B. Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics: An Exegetical Syntax of
the New Testament. 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 daily quizzes and
homework, as well as periodic tests and one final exam.
PREREQUISITES: LG512B, same section. No audits.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: The completed three-quarter sequence LG512A/B/C
meets the MDiv core requirement in Greek (GRK).
FINAL EXAMINATION: Yes.