DESCRIPTION: The third 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 the
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.; M. Black; C. Martini; B. Metzger; and A. Wikgren, eds. The Greek
New Testament. 4th rev. ed. United Bible Societies, 1993. 979 pages. ISBN:
1598561715. Pub. price: $44.95 (Fuller price: $35.00).
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