This unit introduces students to the morphology, syntax, and vocabulary of New Testament Greek at a foundational level. Lessons and exercises aim at helping students acquire the capacity to translate short phrases and sentences from the Greek New Testament into English. Students will have an opportunity to apply acquired knowledge to basic research of a problem in New Testament Greek.
Unit code: AL9003L
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Languages
Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Read and pronounce Greek words |
| 2. | Recognize the vocabulary of New Testament Greek and understand its meaning at a basic level |
| 3. | Demonstrate rudimentary knowledge of Greek morphology and syntax to explain the meaning of texts |
| 4. | Translate simple phrases and sentences from the Greek New Testament into clear English |
| 5. | Apply a basic understanding of Greek to research questions related to the interpretation of New Testament texts |
This unit is underpinned by teaching practices that encourage student engagement and participation and that foster deep learning, including both lectures and exercises.
Texts as appropriate will be added at the delivery level
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Answer Tests | A series of invigilated tests focusing on material from the most recently taught chapters |
4000 | 60.0 |
| Report | Extended language/word study |
4000 | 40.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Naomi Wolfe on 16 Sep, 2026
Unit record last updated: 2026-09-16 21:17:47 +1000