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.

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.

The course meets three times each week for three- or four-hour sessions.

Aland, K. et al. The Greek New Testament. 4th ed. United Bible Societies, 1993.

Manning, Gary. (Ellhnikou~ Stoicei=a [Hellenikou Stoicheia]: Greek I Course Pack. Fuller Bookstore, 2000.

Mounce, William D. Basics of Biblical Greek: Grammar. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1993.

Mounce, William D. Basics of Biblical Greek: Workbook. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1993.

See the Biblical Division bibliography "Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Program" available in the SOT Academic Advising office.

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.

Danker, F. W. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature. 3d ed. Based on Walter Bauer. . . . Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000 [BDAG].

Fee, Gordon D. New Testament Exegesis. Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1983.

Metzger, B. M. Lexical Aids for Students of New Testament Greek. 3d ed. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1997.

Wallace, Daniel B. Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics: An Exegetical Syntax of the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996.

Each student is expected to be present at all class sessions with assigned lessons fully prepared.

Good standing. No audits.

Meets M.Div. core requirement in Greek (GRK). Also meets Greek requirement for D.Min. degree.

Yes.