Hell enistic Greek... ...... ... ... .. .. .... .... .... ........ ............. .. ...... ....... ... 3 Readings from the Jewish, patristic and pagan writers of the Hellenistic period, including the Septuagint, with anenrion to literary analysis and comparison with relevant biblical authors. Opportunity may be given to use the GRAMCORD and lbycus computer projects. Prerequisite: 202 or equivalent. Advanced New Testament Textual Crit ic ism ...... ... ... ..... 3 A survey of the materials, history and theories of New Testa- ment textual criticism. Prerequisites: 201 and two years of Greek. Advanced Greek Grammar .... .. .. .. .. ... .... ... ... .. ... .. ..... .. ........... 3 An advanced study of syntax focusing on nuances of gram- mar and style. To facilitate this study, in addition to the use of advanced grammar, special studies and articles, extensive use is made of examples drawn from biblical and extra biblical literature. Prerequisite: 304 and 305. Directed Research ... .......... ..... .......... .. ... .. .. .... .. .. .. .... ... ... ... .. . 1-3 Individual research and writing for advanced students by special arrangement. Study may include concentration in New Testament literature, history, textual criticism, specialized grammatical or lexical projects, introductory matters, or New Testament theology. Prerequisite: 202 and at least six units of upper division Greek and/or consent. May be repeated with different content.
BLGR403
Biblical Languages
Facult Professors: .............. Arnold, Curtis, Finley, Rigsby, Russell, Wilkins Associate Professor: ............................................................................. Rhee Assistant Professors:... ............Geringer, Hubba rd Greek The purpose of t hese courses is to introduce students to the Greek language in o rder to enhance their personal understanding of the New Testament and to prepare those who desire to pursue grad uate biblical stud ies. The plan is to provide students with tools which will enable them to utilize the Greek text in futu re study, interpretation and expos ition of the Word of God. Upon completion of 12 units of Greek, it is intended that the stu dent's p roficiency in the Greek language will enable him/ her to read and t ranslate a Greek text with accuracy using a standard lexicon and grammar; to explain the significance of tenses, cases and important g rammatical structures; to exegete a biblical text accurately; and to undertake individual research in biblical and extra-biblical Greek. The courses Greek 101,102,201, and 202 will fulfi l l the general education foreign language requirement.
BLGR4os
BLGR407
BLGR 480
Courses GR EEK (BLGR)
Elementary Greek Grammar I ................. ....................... ... .. 3
BLGR 101
HEBREW (BLHEJ
Elementary Greek Grammar 11 ......... ............. ........ .. ...... .. .... 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 Testa ment, with extensive translation of a selected New Testament book in the second semester. Intermediate Greek Grammar & Exegesis ......... ... .. ........ 3 Intermediate Greek Grammar & Exegesis .. ...... .............. 3 A comprehensive survey of New Testament Greek grammar and vocabulary which builds upon the first year of study. Introduction to tex tual criticism and exegetical methodology which will aid students in interpreting the New Testament. Reading in selected portions of the New Testament. Prerequi site: 102 or equivalent. Studies in Biblical Greek ............................ .......... ... .......... 1-4 Studies in Biblical Greek .. ... ............. ................................. 1-4 Exegesis of biblical Greek texts for advanced students, with allention to translation, grammar, backgrounds, interpreta tion, and problems of analysis. Study may include one or more portions of New Testament literature. Prerequisite: 202 and/or consent. May be repeated with different content.
BLGR 102
Elementary Hebrew Grammar .... .. .. .. .. .. ... .. ...... .............. .... 3 Elementary Hebrew Grammar ....... .. ...... ......... ... ... .... .... ... .. 3 Introduction to the language of the Hebrew Bible: morphol ogy, syntax, as well as reading and translation of biblical texts. Intermediate Hebrew Grammar ..... .................. ....... .......... 3 Interm ediate Hebrew Grammar .. ....... ......... .. .. .. ... ......... .... 3 Advanced grammar and syntax with emphasis upon rapid reading as well as the development of exegetical skills. Prerequisite: 102.
BLGR 101
BLGR 102
BLGR201
BLGR202
BLGR201
BLGR 202
BLGR 304
BLGR3os
Undergraduate Programs
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