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GRMN 200 - German Language and Culture II Credits 4 This is an introductory course designed to build basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) by focusing on the cultural content, vocabulary and grammar necessary to develop inter-cultural communicative competence at an intermediate low-mid proficiency level. Lecture/Lab Hours: Five hours each week. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum (GE) Foreign Language credit. Students desiring to enroll in German should do so during the freshman and sophomore years. It is impossible to complete Core Curriculum (GE) requirements (B.A. degree) if the student starts in the senior year. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: GRMN 100 or HUFR 101. Students with high school German should consult with the department for placement. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: $10. GRMN 201 - German Language and Culture III Credits 4 This is an intermediate course designed to further develop basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) by focusing on the cultural content, vocabulary and grammar necessary to develop inter-cultural communicative competence at an intermediate mid-high proficiency level. Lecture/Lab Hours: Five hours each week. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum (GE) Foreign Language credit. Students desiring to enroll in German should do so during the freshman and sophomore years. It is impossible to complete Core Curriculum (GE) requirements (B.A. degree) if the student starts in the senior year. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: GRMN 200 or HUFR 102. Students with high school German should consult with the department for placement. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: $10. GRMN 205 - Intercultural Communication in German Credits 4 This is an introductory course designed to build basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) by focusing on the cultural content, vocabulary and grammar necessary to develop intercultural communicative competence at an intermediate low-mid proficiency level. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum credit. Offered off campus and includes a service component and course fee depending on the location and itinerary of the class and service component. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: GRMN 100 or demonstration of proficiency through department assessment. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: May involve trip fee. Greek A division of Talbot School of Theology Faculty Dean: Clinton E. Arnold, Ph.D. Dean of the Faculty: Scott B. Rae, Ph.D. Associate Dean: Douglas Huffman, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor: Wilkins Professors: Arnold, Berding, Hellerman, Hubbard, Huffman, Lunde, Manning, Rhee Associate Professors: Geringer, Lockett The purpose of these courses is to provide students with tools that will enable them to use the Greek language in the study, interpretation, and exposition of the Word of God and to prepare students for future graduate studies.
Upon completion of 12 credits of Greek, it is intended that the student will be able to read and translate the original text with accuracy using a standard lexicon and grammar, explain basic grammatical and syntactical features of the text, exegete a biblical text accurately, and undertake individual research in biblical and related background material. Two years of Greek (BLGR 101, BLGR 102, BLGR 201, and BLGR 202) will fulfill the general education foreign language requirement. Elementary Greek Grammar Challenge Exam This challenge exam is designed for those who have a firm grasp of elementary Greek grammar (a.k.a. first-year Greek) as a result of prior learning (e.g., taking a rigorous NT Greek sequence of courses in high school or in an online program such as those by Zondervan, BibleMesh, and others), but were not able to transfer that work to Biola. Informal, personal study normally will not adequately prepare one to pass this exam. There is one exam that covers all of first-year Greek, i.e., BLGR 101 (3 credits) and BLGR 102 (3 credits). Challenge exams have fees, see the Financial Information (p. 13) section for details. Successful performance must be attained in order for the student to receive credit for the challenge exam. It is possible for a student to perform well enough to get credit for both BLGR 101 and BLGR 102 (6 credits); but some students will get credit for onlyBLGR 101 (3 credits) and be required to take the BLGR 102 course. Grades for the challenge exam are recorded on a credit or no credit basis only. Because successful completion of first-year Greek is a prerequisite for second-year Greek, the challenge exam must be taken in the summer before the student wishes to enter the second-year Greek sequence beginning in the Fall term. No re-takes are permitted. Courses Greek (BLGR) BLGR 101 - Elementary Greek Grammar I Credits 3 An introductory study of the basic elements of New Testament Greek, emphasizing syntax and development of vocabulary. Grade Mode: A, C. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BLGR 102 - Elementary Greek Grammar II Credits 3 An introductory study of the basic elements of New Testament Greek, emphasizing syntax and development of vocabulary. Translation of selected portions of the New Testament, with extensive translation of a selected New Testament book in the second semester. Grade Mode: A, C. Prerequisites: BLGR 101 with a grade of ’C-’ or better or equivalent. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BLGR 201 - Intermediate Greek Grammar and Exegesis I Credits 3 A comprehensive survey of New Testament Greek grammar and vocabulary which builds upon the first year of study. Introduction to textual criticism and exegetical methodology which will aid students in interpreting the New Testament. Reading in selected portions of the New Testament. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BLGR 102 with a grade of ’C-’ or better or equivalent. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BLGR 202 - Intermediate Greek Grammar and Exegesis II Credits 3 A comprehensive survey of New Testament Greek grammar and vocabulary which builds upon the first year of study. Introduction to textual criticism and exegetical methodology which will aid students in interpreting the New Testament. Reading in selected portions of the New
Testament. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BLGR 201. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
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