Winter 2012/Pasadena
LG512B
Gonzalez
LG512B: INTRODUCCION AL GRIEGO. Camilo Gonzalez.
DESCRIPTION: The second quarter of a three-quarter sequence designed to give
the student a thorough basic knowledge of the phonology, morphology, and syntax
of New Testament Greek. Periodic quizzes and tests help the student to monitor
his or her progress. The class will be conducted entirely in Spanish.
SIGNIFICANCE FOR LIFE AND MINISTRY: The course will provide the student with
basic skills in Greek grammar needed for preaching, teaching, and personal
devotion.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students completing this three-quarter course will have
demonstrated (1) a fundamental knowledge of the grammar structure of the
language; (2) basic skills in translating texts; (3) an ability to interact
with critical commentaries and to use the language tools to enrich his/her
exegetical work with the New Testament.
COURSE FORMAT: The course method is based on preparation of carefully designed
lessons before coming to class. The class sessions consist of recitation
and discussion of questions and problems, as well as presentations of material
as needed. The class will meet twice weekly for two-hour sessions.
REQUIRED READING:
- Aland, K., et al. The Greek New Testament. 4th
rev. ed. Stuttgart: United Bible Societies, 1993. 932 pages. ISBN:
9783438051103. Publ. Price: $43.99.
OR Nestle, E., and K. Aland.
Novum Testamentum Graece (Nestle-Aland GNT). 27th ed. Stuttgart:
Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1993. 826 pages. ISBN: 9783438051004. Publ. price:
$40.99.
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]. 1188
pages. ISBN: 9780226039336. Pub. Price: $165.00.
Davis, Guillermo H. Gramática elemental del Griego del Nuevo
Testamento. Tr. Jorge McKibben. Casa Bautista de Publicaciones, 1950. 256
pages. ISBN: 978-0-311-42008-7. Price: $14.25
- 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.
ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT: Each student is expected to be present at all
class sessions with homework and the assigned lessons fully prepared. There
will be periodic quizzes and tests to help the student to monitor his or her
progress. There will also be a midterm and final examination. The final grade
will be based on Quizzes and Homework (40%), Midterm (30%), and Final (30%).
PREREQUISITES: LG512A and Spanish. Only students who were registered in the
Fall quarter of this section may register for this class.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: The three-quarter sequence LG512A/B/C 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. (October 2011)