LG512
Wilkinson
LG512: BEGINNING GREEK. Steven M. Wilkinson.
DESCRIPTION:
- This course is designed to give the student a basic knowledge of
the vocabulary, morphology and syntax of New Testament Greek. It is an
intensive course, the equivalent of three courses meeting in just one quarter.
It combines the deductive approach with an inductive study of the text of the
New Testament. Periodic exams and daily quizzes help the student to monitor her
or his progress.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- One of the most basic skills for interpreting the text of the New
Testament is an understanding of the language in which it was written. Students
who successfully complete this course should, with the use of various
resources, be able to read, analyze, and consult the Greek text as part of the
exegetical task. Also, an active use of the Greek language in one's devotional
reading of the New Testament will enhance one's ministry and contribute to
spiritual formation.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The course meets for four hours each day (Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday) for ten weeks.
REQUIRED READING:
- Aland, K.; M. Black; C. Martini; B. Metzger; and A. Wikgren, eds.
The Greek New Testament. 4th ed. (revised). United Bible Societies,
1993.
- Braun, X. English Grammar for Language Students. Edwards Brothers,
1947.
- Brooks, J. A. and Winbery, C. L. Syntax of New Testament Greek.
University Press of America, 1979.
- Carson, D. A. Exegetical Fallacies. Baker, 1984.
- Goetchius, E. The Language of the New Testament. Scribner, 1965.
- Wilkinson, S. M. Beginning Greek LG512 Course Materials. Winter
1997.
RECOMMENDED USE:
- Bauer, W. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other
Early Christian Literature. Edited by W. F. Arndt and F. W. Gingrich. 2nd
ed. revised and augmented by F. W. Gingrich and F. W. Danker from W.
Bauer's 5th ed., 1958. University of Chicago Press, 1979.
- Kubo, S. A. Reader's Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament.
Zondervan, 1975.
- McKnight, S. Introducing New Testament Interpretation. Baker,
1989.
- Metzger, B. M. Lexical Aids for Students of New Testament Greek. New
edition. Theological Book Agency, 1983.
- ________. A Textual Commentary of the Greek New Testament. United
Bible Societies, 1975.
- Reinecker, F. A Linguistic Key to the Greek New Testament.
Zondervan, 1982. (or)
- Zerwick, M. and M. Grosvenor. A Grammatical Analysis of the Greek New
Testament. 4th ed. Rome: Biblical Institute Press, 1993.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- The course is divided into three units. During the first unit the
assignments will focus on the deductive study of the language using the
textbook by Goetchius and translation exercises. The second unit will continue
the deductive approach with the use of Goetchius and further translation
exercises and will begin the inductive approach with the reading of various
Greek texts. The last unit will be the reading of selected passages from the
Greek New Testament. Each student is expected to be present at all class
sessions with the assignments fully prepared. There will be daily quizzes
(during units one and two), two take-home assignments (in unit three) and three
exams (one after each unit).
PREREQUISITES:
- None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M. Div. core requirement in Greek (GRK). Also meets Greek
requirement for D. Min. degree.
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- Yes. Monday of exam week.