GREEK 311
New Testament in Greek: Gospels
Comparative Arts and Letters
College of Humanities
Course Description
Introduction to the study of the canonical gospels in Koine Greek.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Critical Method
Learning Outcome
Successful students will understand and apply principles and practice of critical method, with specific reference to the New Testament Gospels.
Title
Morphology, Syntax, and Vocabulary
Learning Outcome
Successful students will begin to master the forms, syntax, and substantial vocabulary of Koine Greek, specifically as found in the gospels of the New Testament.
Title
Reading Gospels in Greek
Learning Outcome
Successful students will learn techniques of reading the Koine Greek of the New Testament Gospels with subtlety and precision.
Title
Literary History and Context
Learning Outcome
Successful students will begin to understand the literary history of Biblical and Classical literature in the larger context of political and cultural history.
Title
Evaluation of Texts
Learning Outcome
Successful students will evaluate texts through close reading in the original language and express this in examinations and essays.
