This unit builds on learning from Introductory Koine Greek by further developing language skills in the New Testament, Septuagint and other contemporaneous Koine literature. Further capacity in grammar, vocabulary and language communicative approaches will be gained through reading aloud, translation, and interpretation of more complex Koine Greek texts. Students will apply extended exegetical and text-critical skills to the texts throughout the course.
Unit code: AL9123Z
Unit status: Approved (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Languages
Delivery Mode: Blended
Proposing College: St Barnabas College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Read and translate into English moderately difficult passages in Koine Greek from the New Testament, Septuagint, and other contemporaneous Koine writings. |
| 2. | Engage with textual criticism to the study of the New Testament. |
| 3. | Critically engage a wide range of resources to support translation, interpretation and exegetical analysis of Koine Greek writings. |
| 4. | Reflect on the application of Koine Greek in biblical and theological study and ministry practice. |
AL8321Z Introductory Koine Greek or equivalent.
This unit will be delivered face-to-face or via synchronous online instruction.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio - Portfolio | 7000 | 100.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 21 May, 2026
Unit record last updated: 2026-05-21 11:45:00 +1000