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LG 1200 – 01/02 Greek Introduction to Greek Grammar Reading
Biblical Texts |
James L. Boyce - 651-641-3252
Office: Bockman Hall 110
Section 01: Mon - Fri: 9:00 – 9:50 Classroom: Northwestern Hall Auditorium (NW100)
Section 02: Mon, Wed, Thurs: 5:30 –7:10 Classroom: Gullixson Hall 102
(MS Word .doc Printer Version of Syllabus)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
An Introduction to Greek
grammar and syntax.
OBJECTIVES
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Introduction to basic Greek grammar and syntax.
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Careful work in original language with New Testament texts selected for
their central importance.
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Ability to relate issues of interpretation to the interrelationship of
syntax and meaning.
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Sensitivity to the implications of the contextuality of language and
meaning in reading biblical texts
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Facility in the use of resources for work with biblical texts in the
original language: lexicons, concordances, parsing guides, interlinears,etc.
PASSING GRADE FOR THE COURSE A Passing Grade for the course depends upon completion and/or submission of all assigned work for the course as outlined in the syllabus below. GRADING OPTION (see Catalog): If a letter grade and/or written evaluation is desired for the course, you are to notify the instructor within the first two weeks of the term.
PART I: INTRODUCTION TO BASIC GRAMMAR -
The first portion of the
course focuses on the introduction to Greek grammar and syntax provided by the
introductory text,. It then
progresses to application of this basic grammar to the reading of the text of
the First Epistle of John. Progress is monitored by periodic take-home
Worksheets and Review Quizzes as outlined in the Course Schedule.
Students are also
responsible for the mastery of a basic New Testament Greek vocabulary
consisting of those words that occur 50 or more times in the NT. Mastery will
be encouraged and monitored in two ways. In Part I of the course, there will be
a series of 8 weekly quizzes over a portion of the vocabulary that roughly
parallels the work in the introductory text. In Part II of the course, there
will be a summary vocabulary quiz over the entire list. See course Schedule.
REQUIRED TEXTS FOR PART I (Introduction to Basic Grammar)
•James Boyce, Let's Read Greek (2002) with
supplementary exercises
•James Boyce, Grammar Notes
for New Testament Greek
Both available through Luther Seminary Duplicating Services (Ground
Floor, Gullixson Hall)
•Nestle-Aland Novum Testamentum Graece, 27th
ed. LS Book Store
Recommended Software:
(Also available through Luther Seminary Book Store)
(For further Bible Software information see selected listing on my web site or NTGateway site)
Internet Resources:
Basic English Grammar Helps
See CCCF Guide to Grammar & Writing: See especially: Definitions of Basic Sentence Parts/Functions: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/definitions.htm
See also Resources for English
Grammar from the
Audio resources accompanying the Let's Read
Greek text: see web site of James L.
Boyce at http://www.luthersem.edu/jboyce
Vocabulary Drills for Basic Vocabulary: on Luther Seminary web site: http://resources.luthersem.edu/greek/exam/
"Resources for Learning
New Testament Greek" by Corey Keating
Main Web Site
http://www.ntgreek.org
Table of Contents:
http://www.ntgreek.org/table_of_contents.htm
Menu
http://www.ntgreek.org/index.html
http://www.ntgreek.org/learn_nt_greek/grkindex.htm
Grammars
http://www.ntgreek.org/books/grambook.htm
References
http://www.ntgreek.org/books/refbook.htm
Greek NT Related Web Sites,
by Dr. Mark Goodacre,
Good resource & links;
also check out home page for NT studies in general)
http://www.ntgateway.com/greek/
Mounce Biblical Greek Web
site:
PART II: READING NEW TESTAMENT TEXTS.
This portion of the course develops proficiency in the application of
grammar and syntax to the analysis and reading of selected NT texts. It fosters
introductory skills in the use of lexical tools and in the practice of textual
criticism, and introduces some of the range of resources that are available for
study of the biblical text in the original language.
In this second portion of the course, each student will be responsible
for assigned work in the following areas:
A. Grammar
A portion of class sessions will be devoted to continuing increase in facility in grammar and syntax through reading and translation of biblical texts following the outline on the Course Schedule. The primary class resource for this review will be Boyce, Grammar Notes. Further resources: the introductory text Let's Read Greek (check the index), any other standard introduction to New Testament Greek, the resources listed below, Internet Resources listed above, and the Grammar resources in Bibleworks software; see especially William MacDonald, Greek Enchiridion, now included in Bibleworks 7.0; see under appropriate heading in the table of contents.
GN=Boyce, Grammar Notes; DM=Dana,Mantey, Manual Grammar;
BD=Blass, Debrunner, Greek Grammar;
N=H.P.V. Nunn, Short Syntax; K=Kubo, Reader's Lexicon;
G=J. Harold Greenlee, A Concise Exegetical Grammar
Syntax of Verbs:
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Indicative |
GN,3‑7 |
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DM,168,176‑208;
BD,161‑172,175‑79; N,61‑7; K,287‑95; G,6‑9,46‑51 |
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Subjunctive |
GN,17‑20 |
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DM,170‑172;
BD,183‑94; N,82‑86; K, 296‑8; G,47 |
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Conditions |
GN,21‑22 |
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DM, 286‑290;
BD,182,188‑191; N,116‑119,121; G,62‑3 |
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Participle |
GN,9‑13 |
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DM,220‑233;
BD,212‑20; N,121‑126; K,303‑306; G,54‑9 |
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Infinitive |
GN,14‑16 |
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DM,208‑219;
BD,196‑211; N,87‑103; K,301f.; G,52‑4 |
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Imperative |
GN,8 |
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DM,174‑176;
BD,195‑196; N,83; K,299f. |
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Clause Types |
handout |
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DM,Table
of Contents,Division III; N, 103‑120; G,59‑67 |
Syntax of Adjectives and
Cases:
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Adj. Position |
GN,1‑2 |
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BD,125‑126;
G,12‑14,44 |
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Nominative |
handout |
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DM,65‑71;
BD, 79‑80; N,37; G,24 |
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Genitive |
GN,23‑26 |
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DM,72‑83;
BD,89‑100; N,42‑46; G,24‑7 |
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Dative |
GN,27‑29 |
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DM,83‑91;
BD,100‑109; N,46‑48; G,27‑8 |
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Accusative |
GN,31‑32 |
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DM,91‑95;
BD,82‑99; N,39‑41; G,28‑9 |
B. Reading and
Translation Each student will be
expected to prepare and translate the following passages for daily class
sessions as assigned (Total, approximately 180 verses)
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Mark (selections, see Course Schedule) Luke 7:36-50; 24 |
Romans (selections, see Course Schedule Philemon |
C. Vocabulary
Each student will be expected to demonstrate mastery of the same basic
New Testament Greek vocabulary worked on during Part I of the course through a
summary examination over these approximately 300 words. A score of at least 80%
will be necessary to satisfy this area of proficiency. See Course Schedule
D. Lexicon, Concordance, and
other Tools
Some class lecture time and written assignments will focus on increasing
familiarity with the scope and use of various tools for study of the Greek text:
in particular exercises introducing the use of the Bauer, Danker, Arndt, Gingrich, Lexicon (BDAG, 3rd ed) (Parts I and II) and the use of a Greek Concordance. Use
of these tools for scriptural study will be also be addressed in general class
discussion. See Course Schedule and due dates.
E. Textual Criticism
Several class periods will be given to introduction and exercises in
the practice of textual criticism. Attention will be given to issues of the manuscript
tradition on which the Greek text of the NT is based and the issues raised by
the practice of reconstruction of a textual basis for translation and
interpretation. In connection with this
exercise students are to complete the following:
1. READ: Bruce M.
Metzger, The Text of the New Testament p. 207-246
OR Eldon Jay Epp “Ancient Texts and Versions
of the New Testament” in New Interpreter’s Bible. Vol. VIII, p. 1-11
OR the following online introduction at:
http://www.skypoint.com/~waltzmn/intro.html
(13 pgs.)
OR also check other links at http://www.ntgateway.com/textcrit.htm
SKIM THROUGH: Nestle-Aland, Novum Testamentum Graece, Introduction
2. Introduction to and examples of the practice of textual
analysis will be given in a class presentation. See Course Schedule. For this
presentation online, see http://www.luthersem.edu/jboyce/TextCrit/
3. Textual Criticism Assignment. See Course Schedule for due
date.
Examine the textual situation of Mark 1:1-3. Focus on the
two variations -- "son of God" and "in Isaiah the prophet,"
and make a list of the various options and their manuscript support, and
evaluate them as to "external" and "internal" considerations
following the process outlined in class lecture. We will evaluate these
variations together considering what difference they make in the reading and
understanding the text.
4. Study handout "Explanation of Signs" There will be a brief quiz over
these signs, specifically the sections: "Critical Signs in the Text"
and "Manuscript Witness Information." See Course Schedule.
F. Examinations
In Part II, there will be two take-home examinations, each covering
assigned reading in Mark and Luke and focusing on ability to explain
grammatical constructions in the Greek text, to translate into sensible
English, and to make use of grammatical and lexical tools for analysis and
explanation of the biblical text. These will be distributed in class and due according
to the dates noted on the Course Schedule.
The final examination will consist of a take-home exercise of translation and interpretation (see "Sample") to be distributed on Monday, December 3, and to be completed by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 20.
G. Recommended Background
The following articles on the character of "Koine" or New
Testament Greek are recommended as background reading: (Both available in
Library Reading Room)
E.C. Colwell,"Greek Language," Interpreter's
Dictionary of the Bible, Vol.II., pp. 479‑487. or
Lane C.
McGaughy, "Greek, New Testament," Harper's Bible Dictionary,
359-361.
H. Required Texts for Part
II
Bauer, Walter. Greek‑English Lexicon of the New Testament and
Other Early Christian Literature. ed. by Danker, Arndt, Gingrich, 3rd ed, (2nd
ed.also OK if available; this volume is also available in digital format with
Bibleworks Bible software, or with Libronix (Logos) Bible software)
Boyce, James. "Grammar Notes for New Testament Greek."
Xeroxed.
Nestle,E. and Aland, K. Novum Testamentum Graece (26th or 27th edition)
The following texts are an EITHER/OR OPTION:
EITHER: Kohlenberger, John, et al. Exhaustive Concordance to the Greek New
Testament
OR: Bible Software which allows concordance work with the Greek text
I. Recommended Resources (also see
handout-"Lexical and Grammatical Tools")
Alsop, John R., An Index to the Revised Bauer‑Arndt Gingrich
Greek Lexicon (keyed to 2nd edition only)
Blass, F. and Debrunner, A. A
Greek Grammar of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature.
Dana, H.E. and Mantey, Julius. A Manual Grammar of the Greek New
Testament.
Greenlee, J. Harold, A Concise Exegetical Grammar of New Testament
Greek
Kubo, Sakae. A Reader's Greek‑English Lexicon of the New
Testament.
*Louw, J.P. and Nida, E.A. Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament Based on Semantic Domains
*MacDonald, William G. Greek Enchiridion
Metzger, B.M. Lexical Aids for Students of New Testament Greek.
Mounce, William D., The Analytical Lexicon to the Greek New
Testament
Mounce, William D., Biblical Greek Laminated Study Guide
Moulton and Geden. Concordance to the Greek New Testament.
Mueller, Walter, Grammatical Aids for Students of New Testament
Greek
Nunn, H.P.V. A Short Syntax of New Testament Greek.
Rogers, Cleon, Jr &
Cleon Rogers III. The New Linguistic and Exegetical Key to the Greek New
Testament.
Zerwick, M. Grammar of New Testament Greek.
Zerwick, M. and M.
Grosvenor. A Grammatical Analysis of the Greek New Testament.
Greek - Fall Semester 2007 - Section 01
Tentative Class Schedule
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Part I: Introduction to Basic Grammar |
Assignments & Due Dates |
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10 |
Introduction |
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12 |
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3 |
Review Worksheet #1 (Lessons 1-3) Due Thurs 9/14 |
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14 |
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4/5 |
VOCAB Quiz: List 1 |
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6/7 |
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19 |
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REVIEW QUIZ # 1 (Lessons 1-8) - Due Mon 9/24 |
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8, Review |
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21 |
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VOCAB Quiz: List 2 |
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24 |
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Review Worksheet #2 (Lessons 9-12): Due Thurs 9/27 |
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26 |
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27 |
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28 |
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14 |
VOCAB Quiz: List 3 |
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Oct |
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2 |
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16 |
REVIEW QUIZ # 2 (Less. 9-17) - Due Mon 10/8 |
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18 |
Review Worksheet #3(Lessons 17-19) Due 10/9 |
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19 |
VOCAB Quiz: List 4 |
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21 Participle |
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Participle Worksheet |
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22/23 |
REVIEW QUIZ # 3 (Participle) - Due Monday 10/15 |
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12 |
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22/23 |
VOCAB Quiz: List 5 |
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24 |
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28, I John 1:1-6 |
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Reading Day |
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Reading Day |
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24 |
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29, I John 1:7-10 |
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30, I John 2:1-8 |
QUIZ # 4 (I John 1-2:17) Due Mon 10/29 |
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31, I John 2:9-17 |
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32, I John 2:18-3:3 [Do 3:1-10] |
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33, I John 3:4-18 [Do 3:11-18] |
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34 I John 3:18-4:21 [Do 4:1-8] |
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34 I John [Do 4:9-16] |
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35, I John 5:1-21 [Do 5:1-8, 18-21] |
VOCAB Quiz: List 8 ClassMeets GH 102 |
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Part II: Reading NT Texts |
Other Assignments |
Grammar Review |
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Mark 1:1-8 |
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Mark 1:9-15 |
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Mark 8:22-26 |
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Subjunctive |
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Mark 8:27-33 |
Lexicon Assignment, Part I due |
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Mark 8:34-9:1 |
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Mark 15:22-30 |
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Mark 15:31-39 |
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Mark 15:40-47 |
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Infinitive |
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Slide Presentation |
Review Test Mark (Verbs, Lexicon) Due Mon 11/26 |
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Mark 16:1-8 |
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Thanksgiving Break |
Nov. 17-25 |
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26 |
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Luke 7:36-44 |
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Cases: Accusative |
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27 |
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Text Criticism Presentation |
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Luke 7:45-50 |
Concordance Exercise due |
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Luke 24:1-8 |
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Luke 24:9-17 |
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Luke 24:9-12 |
Vocabulary Quiz: Total List |
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Luke 13-23 |
Text Criticism Quiz (take home) |
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Luke 24:24-32 |
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Luke 24:33-43 |
Review Test Luke (Cases, Text Crit) Due Mon 12/10 |
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Luke 24:44-53 |
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Romans 5:1-11 |
Lexicon Exercise, Part II, 1 |
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Romans 6:1-7 |
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Romans 6:8-14 |
Lexicon Exercise, Part II, 2 |
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Romans 7:18-25 |
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Romans 8:1-9 |
Romans 8:10-17 (in class only) |
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Philemon 1-14 |
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FINAL EXAM - Due Thursday by 5:00 p.m. |
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Greek - Fall Semester 2007 - Section 02
Tentative Class Schedule
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Part I: Introduction to Basic Grammar |
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Sept |
10 |
Introduction |
Lesson 1, 2 |
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2, 3 |
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3, 4 |
Review Worksheet #1 (Lessons 1-3) Due Mon 9/17 |
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17 |
Lesson |
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VOCAB Quiz 1 |
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8, Review |
REVIEW QUIZ # 1 (Less. 1-8) Due Mon. 9/24 |
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24 |
Lesson |
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VOCAB Quiz 2 |
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12, 13 |
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14, 15 |
Review Worksheet #2 (Lessons 9-12) |
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1 |
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VOCAB Quiz 3 |
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17, 18 |
REVIEW QUIZ # 2 (Less. 9-17) Due Mon 10/8 |
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Oct |
8 |
Lesson |
19, 20 |
VOCAB Quiz 4;) |
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10 |
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21 |
Review Worksheet #3 (Lessons 17-19) Due 10/10 |
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22, 23 |
REVIEW QUIZ # 3 (Participle) Due Mon 10/15 |
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Mon |
15 |
Lesson |
24, 25 |
VOCAB Quiz 5 |
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26, 27 |
Review Worksheet #4 (Lessons 24-27) Due 10/18 |
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27 |
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Reading Day |
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Transition to Reading |
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24 |
Lesson |
28, 29 I John 1:1-10 |
VOCAB Quiz 6; |
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25 |
Lesson |
30, 31 I John 2:1-17 |
REVIEW QUIZ # 4 (I John 1-2:17) Due 10/29 |
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Mon |
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32,33 I Jo 2:18-3:18 |
[Prepare 3:1-18] VOCAB Quiz 7 |
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34, I John 3:19-4:21 |
[Prepare 4:1-16] |
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Nov |
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35, I John 5:1-21 |
[Prepare 5:1-12,18-21] QUIZ # 5 (I John 3-5) Mon 11/5 |
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Part II: Reading New Testament Texts |
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Mark 1:1-8 |
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Mark 1:9-15; 8:22-26 |
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Mark 8:27-9:1 |
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Mark 15:22-39 |
Participle |
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Mark 15:40-16:8 |
Infinitive/ Review Test Mark (Verbs, Lexicon) Due Mon 11/26 |
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Slide Presentation |
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Thanksgiving Break |
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Mon |
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Luke 7:36-50 |
Accusative |
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Text Criticism Presentation |
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29 |
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Luke 24:1-17 |
Dative Concordance Exercise Due |
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Luke 24:9-16 |
Vocabulary Quiz:(Total) ;Text Criticism Assignment |
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Luke 24:17-32 |
Genitive Review Test Luke (Cases, Text Crit) Due Mon 12/10 |
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Dec |
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Luke 24:33-53 |
Text Criticism Quiz (take home) |
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Mon |
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Romans 5:1-11 |
Lexicon Exercise, Part II, 1 |
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Romans 6:1-14 |
Lexicon Exercise, Part II, 2 |
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Romans 7:18-25; 8:1-9 |
8:10-17 (only in class) Lexicon Exercise, Part II, 3 |
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Mon |
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Philemon 1-21 |
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FINAL EXAM - Due Thursday by 5:00 p.m. |
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