Greek (GR)

GR 2801 Greek 1 (3 credit hours)

An introduction to the grammar of the Greek of the New Testament. Includes areas of grammar significant to the interpretation of the New Testament and exegesis of selected passages in the second semester. Attention is given to areas of the Greek New Testament that are invisible to the English reader.

GR 2802 Greek 2 (3 credit hours)

A continuation of Greek 1. Includes areas of grammar significant to the interpretation of the New Testament and exegesis of selected passages in the second semester.

Prerequisite(s): GR 2801
GR 5801 Greek 1 (3 credit hours)

An introduction to the grammar of the Greek of the New Testament. Includes areas of grammar significant to the interpretation of the New Testament that are invisible to the English reader. Logos Bible Research Systems (Silver edition or above) is recommended for these courses.

GR 5802 Greek 2 (3 credit hours)

An introduction to the grammar of the Greek of the New Testament. Includes areas of grammar significant to the interpretation of the New Testament and exegesis of selected passages in the second semester. Attention is given to areas of the Greek New Testament that are invisible to the English reader. If Beginning Greek has been taken in college, a student may seek advance standing in Beginning Greek through an interview with the department chairman. If advance standing is given, the student may take elective hours in the place of Beginning Greek and move immediately into Intermediate Greek. Logos Bible Research Systems (Silver edition or above) is required for these courses. GR 5801 is a prerequisite for GR 5802.

GR 5811 Intermediate Greek (Greek 3) (3 credit hours)

A study of intermediate Greek syntax building upon the basic grammar learned in Beginning Greek. Selected New Testament texts are examined lexically, syntactically, historically, and contextually, with application of resultant exegetical principles to the pulpit ministry. GR 5801 and GR 5802 are prerequisites for this course. Logos Bible Research Systems (Silver edition or above) is required for this course.

GR 9406 New Testament Translation: Philosophy and Praxis (4 credit hours)

A seminar focusing on the principles of translating the Greek New Testament with some attention given to the Septuagint. The seminar consists of an intensive investigation into the philosophy, principles, and practice of modern translation theory with special attention given to the era following James Barr’s Biblical Words and Their Meaning. Competence in New Testament Greek is required for this seminar.