Fall 2010/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 (with dictionary).
4th rev. ed. United Bible Societies, 1993. ISBN: 9783438051134. Pub price:
$49.95 (Fuller price: $32.00).
- OR Nestle, E., and K. Aland. Novum Testamentum Graece (with
dictionary). 27th ed. Updated 8th printing. Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft,
2001. ISBN: 9783438051158. Pub price: $79.95 (Fuller price: $55.00)
- Mounce, William D. Basics of Biblical Greek: Grammar. 3d ed (or 2d
is fine). Zondervan, 2003. ISBN: 9780310287681. Pub price: $49.99 (Fuller
price: $37.50).
- __________. Basics of Biblical Greek: Workbook. 3d ed (or 2d is
fine). Zondervan, 2003. ISBN: 9780310287674. Pub price: $22.99 (Fuller price:
$18.50).
- See the Biblical Division bibliography "Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Programs" available at http://schedule.fuller.edu/sot/ecds/Ling-Exeg-Biblio.html and in the SOT Academic
Advising office.
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. (July 2010)