Fall 2009/Pasadena
LG512
Carlson
LG512: BEGINNING GREEK. James W. Carlson.
DESCRIPTION: This course is 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 beginning grammar.
SIGNIFICANCE FOR LIFE AND MINISTRY: An understanding of the NT in its original
language of Koine Greek is important for sound exegesis of the Bible, and with
the aid of various resources, should prove useful for sermon preparation and
delivery, Bible teaching, and the student's own personal growth in his or her
understanding of the NT.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this course the student should be able
to (1) read the Greek NT aloud; (2) know many important words in the NT; (3)
identify and grammatically analyze various nouns, pronouns, adjectives, etc.;
(4) identify and grammatically analyze various "regular" verb forms as well as
"irregular" verb forms; (5) translate basic texts in the Greek NT;
(6) use the standard tools for exegesis, such as a lexicon (BDAG) and a
reference grammar (Wallace); (7) become acquainted with the software program
Bible Works 8; (8) understand the challenges, purposes, and value of learning
NT Greek.
COURSE FORMAT: The course meets three times each week for four-hour
sessions.
REQUIRED READING:
- Aland, B., et al. The Greek New Testament. 4th rev. ed.
United Bible Societies, 1993.
- OR Nestle, E., and K. Aland. Novum Testamentum Graece. 27th
ed. Updated 8th printing. Deutsche Bibelstiftung, 2001.
- 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 Programs" available at http://documents.fuller.edu/sot/ecds/094/Ling-Exeg-Biblio.html and in the SOT Academic
Advising office.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Black, D. A. Learn to Read New Testament Greek. Broadman and
Holman, 1994.
- Danker, F. W. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other
Early Christian Literature. 3rd ed. Based on Walter
Bauer. . . . University of Chicago Press, 2000 (BDAG).
(Though not a required textbook, it is strongly recommended that the student
purchase this as a helpful resource for his or her study at seminary and as a
valuable addition to one's library for future ministry.)
- Kohlenberger, J. R., III, et al. The Greek-English Concordance to the
New Testament, with the New International Version. Academic and
Professional Books, 1997.
- Van Voorst, Robert E. Building Your New Testament Greek Vocabulary.
3d ed. Scholars Press, 2001.
- Wallace, Daniel B. Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics: An Exegetical Syntax
of the New Testament. Zondervan, 1996.
ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT: The student is expected to attend each class
session and to have completed his or her homework for that class. There will be
daily quizzes and homework assignments and periodic exams. The student's grade
will be based on homework (30%); quizzes (35%); and three exams (35%).
PREREQUISITES: Good standing. No audits.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets the MDiv core requirement in Greek (GRK).
FINAL EXAMINATION: Yes.
This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. (7/09)