New Testament Greek 1

While it may come as a shock to some, Jesus did not speak Shakespearean English! Indeed, our New Testament was written in a language different to our own, in a time far removed from our own. The fact is that, while they can be very good, translations of the Bible can only do so much. Inevitably, translation teams have to make interpretive decisions regarding how to bring out the meaning of the Biblical text into the target language, and this can sometimes reflect theological bias or simply miss some of the richness and subtlety present in the original languages. Here at Alphacrucis, we will help to equip you with all the necessary tools to negotiate the sometimes difficult terrain of understanding the NT text on its own terms; not just to be able to bring out simple English (or other) transliterations, but to interact with and grasp the meaning of the original texts. Using innovative linguistic research, we will help you to grasp hold of this extraordinary language so that you can go deeper into the word of God; not just for yourself, but also for all those you minister to.

Quick Info

Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
Course code: ANL151
Credit points: 10
Subject coordinator: Jeffrey Aernie

Awards offering New Testament Greek 1

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Unit Content

Curriculum Objective

This course unit provides the students with an introduction to the grammar of NT Greek to prepare them for reading, exegeting and translating the NT.

Outcomes

Demonstrate an elementary working knowledge of New Testament Greek, including:

ability to identify and write the Greek alphabet;
recognise and translate most frequent NT Greek vocabulary;
identify basic NT Greek grammatical forms, including nouns, prepositions, adjectives, pronouns, and verbs;
analyse grammar and syntax of basic Greek sentences;
Identify, parse, and translate simple verbs with reference to verbal aspect theory.

Display a knowledge of basic language learning techniques;
Understand the benefit of learning NT Greek for the study of the New Testament;
Read and translate simple portions of the Greek NT, demonstrating working knowledge of sentence structure and basic aspects of syntax.

Subject Content

The Letters and Sounds of Greek
Present and Future Active Indicative
Nouns of the First, Second and Third Declension
Adjectives of the First and Second Declensions
Imperfect and Aorist Active Indicative
Personal and Demonstrative Pronouns
The Indicative Method
Adjectives, Prounouns, and Numerals of the First and Third Declensions
Contract and Liquid Verbs
Participles (Verbal Adjectives)
Infinitives (Verbals Nouns)
Additional Prepositions and Pronouns
Subjunctive Mood
The Imperative and Optative Moods
The Conjugation of -μί verbs

This course may be offered in the following formats

Face to Face (onsite)
Distance/E-learning (online)

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

Quizzes (15%)
Video Presentation (20%)
Homework Review Exercises (5%)
Translation Assignment (30%)
Final Exam (30%)

Prescribed Text

Mounce, William D., Basics of Biblical Greek: Grammar (Fourth Edition), Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2019
Mounce, William D., Basics of Biblical Greek: Workbook (Fourth Edition), Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2019

(Both books are available for purchase from Koorong or Amazon. Students are also encouraged to purchase the Biblical Greek Laminated Sheet.)

Last updated 14 November 2022