Intermediate Greek

Module Description:

The purpose of this module is to apply the basic grammatical skills acquired in Introduction to Greek to reading selected passages from the New Testament and Septuagint. The module is intended for anyone who has already acquired a satisfactory foundation in Classical or Koine Greek grammar and vocabulary. Students taking this course must have reached a mark of 55% or above in their Senior Freshman language exam.>

Indicative Bibliography:

Duff, J., The Elements of New Testament Greek, 3rd ed. (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005).
Trenchard, W.C., The Student’s Complete Vocabulary Guide to the Greek New Testament (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1992).
Zerwick, M. and M. Grosvenor, A Grammatical Analysis of the Greek New Testament, 5th ed. (Roma: Editrice Pontifico Istituto Biblico, 1996).
Nestle-Aland, 27th edition of the Greek New Testament (United Bible Societies).

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

• Read and translate 1 John in Greek without the aid of a dictionary.
• Identify and define the lexical form of at least 1,200 words in the vocabulary of the New Testament and the Septuagint.
• Provide basic comments on grammar and syntax of passages translated in class.
• Pronounce and enunciate Greek in a way recognisable by standard practitioners in the field.

Methods of Assessment and Student Workload:

Annual examination and continual assessment.