New Testament Greek I

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: ANL402
Credit points: 10
Subject coordinator: Jeffrey Aernie

Awards offering New Testament Greek I

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

Unit Content

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;
Demonstrate 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

Introduction; Alphabet, Pronunciation, and Syllabification
Greek Article and Cases
Greek Prepositions and “To Be”
Greek Adjectives
Third Declension
Personal Pronouns
Demonstrative and Relative Pronouns
Introduction to Verbs; Present Active Indicative
Contract Verbs; Present Middle/Passive Indicative
Future Verbs and Verbal Roots
Imperfects and Second Aorist Verbs
First Aorist 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 (30%)
Translation Assignment (30%)
Final Exam (40%)

Prescribed Text

Mounce, William D. Basics of Biblical Greek: Grammar. 4th ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2019.
Mounce, William D. Basics of Biblical Greek: Workbook. 4th ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2019