NEW TESTAMENT GREEK

Unit Weighting                       

9 cps

Type of Unit                

Foundational

Prerequisites                

A7120A

Academic Staff            

Dr Gregory Fox, BA Hons (Sydney 1963) DipEd (Sydney 1964) HonDD (Fiji 2005), Associate Teacher

Curriculum Objectives

This course unit builds on A7120A Introduction to New Testament Greek. It consolidates and develops students’ knowledge of New Testament Greek and their ability to translate and exegete Greek texts.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this unit students will be able to:

1. demonstrate familiarity with more advanced morphological and syntactic forms
2. know and utilise a more extensive Greek vocabulary
3. translate more complex New Testament Greek texts into English and make appropriate use of dictionaries, reference grammars, etc.
4. demonstrate an ability to carry out textual criticism
5. apply an understanding of New Testament Greek to interpretation of the New Testament

Content

1. Further study of Greek grammar and syntax
2. Textual, lexical, and grammatical study of selected New Testament texts
3. Translation of selected New Testament texts
4. Further practice in consulting Greek/English lexicons, and theological dictionaries

Assessment Profile

1. Regular quizzes on vocabulary and grammar
2. Regular home assignments on translation of selected texts
3. Exam

Prescribed Texts

Machen, John Gresham. New Testament Greek for Beginners. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, 1923.

Lee, John A.L. Greek Accents in Eight Lessons. Sydney: Ancient History Documentary Research Centre, Macquarie University, 2005.

Schedule

3hr lecture per week on campus, or via distance education