Abstract

This foundational subject develops the competence needed to begin to read the New Testament in Koine (Common) Greek. It does this by introducing students to the basic grammar and vocabulary of the Greek New Testament. The subject draws attention to the significance of New Testament Greek for biblical and theological … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Greek alphabetGreek vocabularyNounsPrepositionsGreek articleAdjectivesPronounsThematic verbsBeginning translation (from Greek to English)The value of New Testament Greek for biblical and theological study

Assessment items

1. Vocabulary Competition
2. Learning Journal
3. A lesson on case in Greek
4. Interactive Oral Assessment: Study Buddy Melt-Down

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
demonstrate an understanding of basic Greek grammar
2.
demonstrate the acquisition of a significant amount of the vocabulary of the Greek New Testament
3.
translate relatively simple passages from the Greek New Testament into English
4.
demonstrate an appreciation of the importance of New Testament Greek for further biblical and theological study
5.
demonstrate self-guided learning

Enrolment restrictions

Not available to students who have completed THL101 New Testament Greek 1.

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