NEW TESTAMENT GREEK

Unit Weighting                       

9 cps

Type of Unit                

Foundational

Prerequisites                

A8520A

Academic Staff            

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

Curriculum Objectives

This course unit builds on A8520A Introduction to New Testament Greek. It consolidates and develops students’ knowledge of New Testament Greek and their ability to translate.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. demonstrate thorough knowledge of advanced morphological and syntactic forms
2. display well-developed knowledge of a substantial Greek vocabulary
3. confidently translate complex New Testament Greek texts into English, making competent and appropriate use of dictionaries, reference grammars, etc.
4. exhibit a well-developed 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. Demonstrate knowledge of New Testament Greek vocabulary and grammar (regular in-class quizzes and final exam)
2. Demonstrate competence in translation and analysis of selected texts (regular home assignments)

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