THL204 New Testament Greek 2 (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Theology (THEOL)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject extends competence in New Testament Greek. Building on New Testament Greek 1, it develops an extended knowledge of vocabulary and Greek grammar, syntax and idioms. Translation of more difficult passages from the New Testament in Greek is integral to the subject.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Canberra |
| Internal | United Theological College |
| Distance | Canberra |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: THL204
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate enhanced facility with reading and comprehending the New Testament in Greek
- be able to recognise most of the vocabulary of the Greek New Testament
- be able to identify significant features of Greek grammar and syntax
- be able to translate passages from the Greek New Testament into English
- be able to conduct basic exegesis of passages from the Greek New Testament
- be able to demonstrate an enhanced appreciation of the importance of New Testament Greek for biblical and theological study
- demonstrate self-guided learning
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Vocabulary
- Thematic verbs (continued)
- Participles
- Infinitives
- Subjunctive mood
- Imperative mood
- Athematic verbs
- Intermediate translation (from Greek to English)
- Beginning exegesis of passages in Greek
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.