Content

This unit introduces students to the basic morphology, syntax and vocabulary of New Testament Greek. Students will focus on the noun system and the present, future and imperfect indicative active verb. Throughout the semester students will translate selected texts from the New Testament, integrating grammar with biblical examples.

Unit code: AL8203L

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational

Unit discipline: Languages

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Demonstrate key grammatical concepts necessary for working with another language

2.

Identify foundational elements of Greek grammar and syntax

3.

Show familiarity with a basic working Greek vocabulary

4.

Translate short, selected portions of the Greek New Testament

5.

Apply a basic understanding of Greek in researching a topic related to the language or vocabulary of the New Testament

Pedagogy

The unit will employ a mix of lectures and drills

Indicative Bibliography

  • Aland, Barbara, and Kurt Aland. The Greek New Testament [with dictionary]. 4th rev. ed. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 2001.
  • Bauer, Walter, Frederick Danker, et al. A Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament and other early Christian literature. 3rd ed. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000.
  • McLean, Bradley H. New Testament Greek: an introduction. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2011.
  • Mounce, William. Basics of biblical Greek: grammar. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2009.
  • ———. Basics of biblical Greek: workbook. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2009.
  • Wallace, Daniel. Greek grammar beyond the basics: an exegetical syntax of the New Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1996.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Report

Report (Language/Word Study) 2500 words equivalent

2500 40.0
Short Answer Tests

Short answer tests 4 x 1000 words equivalent 4000 words equivalent

4000 60.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 26 Sep, 2019

Unit record last updated: 2020-10-14 14:16:24 +1100