Content

This unit builds on AL8003L New Testament Greek A and introduces more advanced grammar and vocabulary. The grammar will be supplemented with selected New Testament readings of increasing complexity. Some opportunity will be given to translate passages from other writings in Greek that were important to early Christians.

Unit code: AL8204L

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational

Unit discipline: Languages

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Demonstrate a detailed and comprehensive understanding of Greek grammar and syntax

2.

Apply an advanced vocabulary and fluent style to translation

3.

Analyse the grammar and syntax of moderately difficult sentences in NT Greek

4.

Apply advanced understanding of Greek in researching a topic related to the language or vocabulary of the New Testament

Unit sequence

New Testament Greek A

Pedagogy

The unit will employ a mix of lectures and drills

Indicative Bibliography

  • Aland, Barbara, and Kurt Aland. The Greek New Testament [with dictionary]. 4th rev. ed. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 2001.
  • Bauer, Walter, Frederick Danker, et al. A Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament and other early Christian literature. 3rd ed. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000.
  • McLean, Bradley H. New Testament Greek: an introduction. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2011.
  • Mounce, William. Basics of biblical Greek: grammar. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2009.
  • ———. Basics of biblical Greek: workbook. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2009.
  • Wallace, Daniel. Greek grammar beyond the basics: an exegetical syntax of the New Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1996.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Report

Report (Language/word study) 3000 words equivalent

3000 40.0
Short Answer Tests

Short answer tests (4 x 1000 words equivalent) 4000 words equivalent

4000 60.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 26 Sep, 2019

Unit record last updated: 2020-10-14 14:16:53 +1100