Greek Language (Masters)

Classes

BGR 530 : Greek IA

Studies the essentials of Greek morphology and syntax designed to prepare the student for translation and exegesis of the New Testament. Course may not apply toward fulfillment of degree requirements (see degree program descriptions for any applicable exceptions).

Credits

3

BGR 531 : Greek IB

Continuation of Greek IA. Course may not apply toward fulfillment of degree requirements (see degree program descriptions for any applicable exceptions).

Credits

3

Prerequisites

BGR 530 or equivalent.

BGR 624 : Studies in the Synoptic Gospels and Acts

Explores selected topics with an emphasis on the exegesis of the Greek text. Past topics include the Parables of Jesus, the Sermon on the Mount, Resurrection Narratives, and Speeches in Acts. May be repeated for credit if the topics vary.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

BGR 612 or equivalent.

BGR 625 : Studies in the Letters of Paul

Explores selected topics with an emphasis on the exegesis of the Greek text. Past topics include Romans, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, the Pastoral Epistles and Thessalonian correspondence. May be repeated for credit if the topics vary.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

BGR 612 or equivalent.

BGR 627 : Studies in the General Letters

Explores selected topics with an emphasis on the exegesis of the Greek text. Past topics include Peter and Jude. May be repeated for credit if the topics vary.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

BGR 612 or equivalent.

BGR 630 : Specialized Readings in the Greek New Testament and/or Hellenistic Greek

Designed to increase proficiency in translation and reading of the Greek language found in literature ranging in date from ca. 200 B.C. to ca. AD 400. In addition to selected New Testament passages, the course may include readings from the Septuagint, Philo, Josephus, the Apocrypha, the Pseudepigrapha, early Christian patristic writers, papyri and inscriptions.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

BGR 612 or equivalent.