Basics of Biblical Greek

Basics of Biblical Greek

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Lecturer:
Dr. William D. Mounce
Former Professor Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
Ph.D., University of Aberdeen

“When I was young I was amazed at Plutarch's statement that the elder Cato began at the age of eighty to learn Greek. I am amazed no longer. Old age is ready to undertake tasks that youth shirked because they would take too long.”

-Groucho Marx
(1890-1977)

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Course Description:

Understanding and applying Scripture requires many tools. However, one tool stands above the rest: the biblical languages. Alongside OT Hebrew, biblical Greek is vital for anyone who desires to dig deep into the biblical text, teach it and apply it to the life of the Church. This course introduces the basic grammar, syntax and vocabulary of biblical Greek, preparing the learner to translate, interpret and apply Scripture. Dr. Mounce treats the language primarily as a tool for ministry and skillfully minimizes memory work by emphasizing how the language works. Students begin working with the biblical text immediately and find numerous illustrations of the benefits of Greek that will motivate them for this study and for a lifetime of insight.

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Course Objectives:

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Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Understand the basic grammar and syntax of biblical Greek.
Know 320 Greek words - almost 80% of the total word count of the NT.
Translate many verses of the New Testament and Septuagint.
Use biblical Greek as a tool for ministry to better communicate God's Word.
Utilize commentaries and biblical resources that require knowledge of the Greek language.
Appreciate the value of the Greek language for Bible study, interpretation, and application to the daily life of faith.
Apply Greek language studies to future life and ministry.

Course Texts:

Mounce, William. D. Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar. Second edition. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003.

Mounce, William. D. Basics of Biblical Greek Workbook. Second edition. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003.

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	The Greek Alphabet is the oldest continuously used alphabet and the first to introduce vowels into a language. *Photo Source: Raffaello Sanzio, The School of Athens, 1509-1510

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