GREK1013

New Testament Greek I

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Humanities and Social Science

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Online - Broken Bay Institute	Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010

This course introduces the student to the elements of New Testament Greek and enables the student to begin to develop skills in working with the original language of the New Testament. Reading and translation of sentences and simple passages are based on New testament texts.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to:
1. Demonstrate familiarity with basic Grammar and Syntax of New Testament Greek.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of a basic Greek vocabulary.
3. Navigate dictionaries and concordances (books and computer programs).
4. Articulate the value of New Testament Greek for an understanding of the text.

Content

Themes include:
1. Greek alphabet, basics of Greek Grammar and Syntax.
2. Textual, Lexical and grammatical study of selected New Testament texts.
3. Translation of selected New Testament texts.
4. Introduction to working with Greek/English Dictionaries, Concordances (books and computer programs).

Replacing Course(s)

Not Applicable.

Transition

Not Applicable.

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

Nil

Modes of Delivery

Distance Learning : Paper Based

Teaching Methods

Self Directed Learning

Assessment Items

Examination: Formal

Final Examination (2 hours)(40%)

Students need to have at least a Pass average for the Exercises and Small Tests as well as a Pass mark for the Final Exam in order to pass the unit.

Other: (please specify)

Weekly Small Tests (30%)

Students need to have at least a Pass average for the Exercises and Small Tests as well as a Pass mark for the Final Exam in order to pass the unit.