A8122A New Testament Greek 1

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This course unit introduces students to the basic elements of New Testament Greek that will enable them to begin to develop professional skills in New Testament exegesis and translation.

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

1. Memorise sufficient vocabulary to translate selected New Testament Greek passages
2. Recognize basic New Testament Greek grammar and syntax
3. Translate, parse and analyse simple New Testament Greek into English
4. Use New Testament Greek dictionaries and concordances
5. Apply the results of their study to reading critical exegetical commentaries and basic translation of New Testament Greek texts 

Content

1. Greek alphabet, basics of Greek grammar and syntax
2. Textual, lexical, and grammatical study of selected New Testament Greek texts
3. Translation of selected New Testament Greek texts
4. Introduction to working with Greek/English dictionaries, and concordances