LG512
Manning
LG512: BEGINNING GREEK. Gary T. Manning Jr.
DESCRIPTION:
- This course is designed to give the student a basic knowledge of
the morphology and syntax of New Testament Greek. It is an intensive course,
the equivalent of three courses meeting in one quarter. It combines the
deductive approach with an inductive study from the text of the New Testament.
Periodic quizzes and tests help the student to monitor his or her
progress.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- One of the most basic elements in interpreting the text of the New
Testament is understanding the language in which it was written. Students who
successfully complete this course should, with the use of various resources, be
able to consult the Greek text as part of the exegetical task, and should be
able to critically evaluate the theological and exegetical positions which
purport to be based on some feature of the Greek text.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The course meets three times each week for four-hour
sessions.
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.
- Danker, Frederick W. A Greek - English Lexicon of the New Testament and
Other Early Christian Literature. 3rd edition based on Walter Bauer.
University of Chicago Press, 2000. (Scheduled to be available in July. Do
not purchase 2nd edition.)
- Mounce, William D. Basics of Biblical Greek: Grammar. Grand Rapids:
Zondervan, 1993.
- Mounce, William D. Basics of Biblical Greek: Workbook. Grand Rapids:
Zondervan, 1993.
- Wallace, Daniel B. Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics: An Exegetical Syntax
of the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996.
- Course Reader.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Brooks, J. A. and C. L. Winbery. Syntax of New Testament
Greek. Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 1979.
- Carson, D. A. Exegetical Fallacies. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House,
1984.
- Fee, Gordon D. New Testament Exegesis. Philadelphia: The Westminster
Press, 1983.
- Metzger, Bruce M. Lexical Aids for Students of New Testament Greek.
New edition published by the author and distributed by the Theological Book
Agency, Princeton, N. J., 1983.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Each student is expected to be present at all class sessions with
assigned lessons fully prepared.
PREREQUISITES:
- Good standing. No audits.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M.Div. core requirement in Greek (GRK). Also meets Greek
requirement for D.Min. degree.
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- Yes.