New Testament Greek B
PostgraduateACU-THEL5062020
Course information for 2020 intake
Delve further into the language of the Greek New Testament. Expand upon your existing understanding of Biblical Greek, and use that knowledge to fuel your exegetical studies. Focus in on the Gospel of John as a chief example of the Koine Greek text.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
New Testament Greek B
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students should be able to:
- work in a fully online, enhanced learning environment, to consolidate and synthesise knowledge of the morphology, syntax and vocabulary of New Testament Greek
- read selected passages from the Greek New Testament and translate them into idiomatic English, demonstrating understanding of the variety of translational approaches, including formal and dynamic equivalence
- use knowledge of Koine Greek to analyse, explore and articulate more complex exegetical arguments in New Testament studies.
- More advanced study of the morphology and syntax of New Testament Greek
- Extended vocabulary of frequently used words and idioms in the New Testament
- A study of selected texts from the Gospel of John
- An introduction to the Greek New Testament's various text critical apparatuses
This subject will further develop the knowledge and skills acquired in New Testament Greek A.
- End of semester exam (40%)
- Translation & Compos. forum (40%)
- Weekly quizzes (20%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
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Additional requirements
- Other requirements -
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Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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