This unit introduces the student to the basic morphology, syntax and vocabulary of New Testament Greek. Attention is paid to the fundamental word forms of a highly inflected language. Throughout the semester selected texts from the Gospels of Mark and John are presented, integrating the grammar learnt with biblical examples.
Unit code: AL8201C
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit discipline: Languages
Proposing College: Catholic Theological College
Show when this unit is running1. | Demonstrate an understanding of the key grammatical elements of New Testament Greek |
2. | Demonstrate a command of the core vocabulary of New Testament Greek |
3. | Give an English equivalent of simple passages from the New Testament without the aid of a lexicon |
4. | Give an English equivalent of more complex passages from the New Testament with the aid of a lexicon and with attention to syntax and grammar |
5. | Apply their knowledge of Koine Greek to the exegesis of passages in the New Testament |
6. | Apply their knowledge and skill in Koine Greek by giving an English equivalent of specific inscriptional and/or papyri segments in a self-directed manner |
7. | Demonstrate an adequate capacity to research a specific topic in Greek language study. |
Interactive lectures
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Short Answer Tests | Weekly written tests (10 x 200 words) |
2000 | 30.0 |
Investigation | Investigation (language) (2000 words) |
2000 | 20.0 |
Written Examination | Examination (2 hours) (2000 words) |
2000 | 50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 16 Aug, 2022
Unit record last updated: 2022-08-16 15:01:30 +1000