Spring 2008
FSW – Tucson
LG512C
Miller
LG512C: BEGINNING GREEK C. Dane Miller.
DESCRIPTION: This
three-quarter course will cover the basics of Greek grammar, syntax, and
vocabulary to
enable
the student to begin study of the New Testament in Greek. Various linguistic
tools will be discussed as aids in translation. Emphasis will be placed on
readings in the New Testament itself to supplement the exercise in the grammar.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: By the end
of this three-course track each student will be enabled to (1) read aloud in
Greek;
(2) generally identify the varied nouns and pronouns; (3) generally to parse
the "regular" verb forms; (4) generally recognize the
"irregular" verb forms; (5) understand enough grammar to read a basic
narrative text in Greek; (6) generally identify subjects, adjectives,
direct and indirect objects, prepositional phrases, and adverbs, in a Greek
text; (7) use a lexicon to amplify an understanding of words and to find
unfamiliar words; (8) use a reference grammar to investigate grammatical and
syntactical issues; (9) understand the challenges, purposes, and value of
learning Greek.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY: One of
the most basic elements in interpreting the text of the New Testament is
understanding
the language in which it is written. Students who successfully complete this
year should, with the use of various resources, be able to consult the Greek
text as a part of the exegetical task, and should be able to evaluate critical
theological and exegetical positions which purport to be based on some feature
of the Greek text.
COURSE FORMAT: The class will
meet for ten sessions of three and one half hours for quizzes, discussion of
prepared
assignments, informal lectures, and reading of New Testament passages, totaling
35 contact hours.
REQUIRED READING:
á
Bauer-Danker-Arndt-Gingrich.
A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian
Literature. 3rd edition. University of
Chicago, 2000. ISBN: 0226039331
á
Erickson, Richard. BeginnerÕs Guide to New Testament
Exegesis. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2005. ISBN 0830327714
á
Mounce, William. Basics
of Biblical Greek Grammar: Second Edition. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003, (Includes CD-ROM, 2003, by Teknia
Software, Inc.). ISBN: 0310250870
á
Mounce, William. Basics
of Biblical Greek: Workbook: Second
Edition. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003. ISBN: 0310250862
á
NestlŽ-Aland. Novum
Testamentum Graece. 27th Edition.
Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelsgesellschaft, 1993. ISBN: 3438051001, regular sized
print edition. (ISBN: 3438051036, large-print edition) Wallace, Daniel B. Greek
Grammar Beyond the Basics. Grand
Rapids: Zondervan, 1996. ISBN: 0310218950
á
Wallace, Daniel B. Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics. Grand
Rapids: Zondervan, 1996. ISBN 0310218950
RECOMMENDED READING:
á
Carson, D. A. Exegetical
Fallacies: Second Edition. Grand
Rapids: Baker, 1996. ISBN: 0801020867
á
Aland, Kurt and Aland,
Barbara. translated by Errol F. Rhodes. The Text of the New Testament. 2nd ed. revised and enlarged. Grand Rapids, MI:
Eerdmans, 1989. ISBN: 0802840981
á
See the Biblical Division
bibliography ÒLinguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of
Divinity ProgramÓ available at www.fuller.edu/sot/ecds/032/Ling-Exeg-Biblo.html.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1.
Weekly assignments in
Mounce workbook and New Testament Greek translation (30%)
2.
Short exegetical paper
– 5 pages (30 %)
3.
Final Exam (40%)
PREREQUISITES: LG512B.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: M.Div.:
GRK (when 3 quarter sequence is successfully completed);
MAT:
Elective; MACL: None.
FINAL EXAMINATION: Yes.