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This course introduces the Greek of the New Testament and the wider world of early Christian writing. The New Testament will be our main focus, but from the beginning it will be set within its proper context. We shall refer also to the Septuagint (the Greek Old Testament) and to early Christian authors, so that students gain a sense of the language as it was actually used across the eastern Roman Empire. Alongside this, the course provides a clear and systematic introduction to Greek grammar, including modern approaches to tense and aspect in New Testament Greek.
What will we cover?
We begin with the Greek alphabet and pronunciation, including both the conventional academic system and what is known of the historical pronunciation. From the outset, grammar is taught in a structured way:
nouns, cases, and their functions;
verb forms and how they express meaning;
the foundations of Greek sentence structure.
Very early in the course, students begin reading short passages of unadapted Greek from the New Testament (including sections of John), so that grammar is always tied to real texts.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
read and pronounce the Greek alphabet with confidence;
recognise and understand the main noun and verb forms;
follow simple passages of New Testament Greek with guidance;
understand how Greek expresses meaning through its system of cases and verbal forms;
begin to read the New Testament in its original language with some independence.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
No prior knowledge of Greek is required. However, like in every language course, progress depends on regular effort. You should be willing to learn forms, practise regularly, and engage actively in class. The course is taught in English, and you should be comfortable following explanation and taking part in discussion.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Teaching is based on explanation, guided practice, and reading from original texts. Students will:
learn grammatical forms step by step;
apply them immediately in reading;
ask questions and take part in discussion.
You should expect to spend at least 30-60 minutes per week on homework. More time will lead to faster progress.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Sean has been teaching Greek, Latin, and History for over thirty-five years. He has taught in England, America, Europe, and Asia, working with students of all ages and backgrounds. Despite all this, he remains as captivated by the Ancient World as when, aged seven, he first stumbled across a retelling of the Iliad and Odyssey. Alongside his teaching, he has published over forty books, including translations, textbooks, and historical fiction. He is, by general agreement, a rather good second-rate novelist — which is not a bad thing to be.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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We shall refer also to the Septuagint (the Greek Old Testament) and to early Christian authors, so that students gain a sense of the language as it was actually used across the eastern Roman Empire.<br>Alongside this, the course provides a clear and systematic introduction to Greek grammar, including modern approaches to tense and aspect in New Testament Greek.</p>Begin to learn New Testament Greek, starting with the alphabet and pronunciation, basic grammar and reading a passage from John’s Gospel.<p>We begin with the Greek alphabet and pronunciation, including both the conventional academic system and what is known of the historical pronunciation.<br>From the outset, grammar is taught in a structured way:</p><ul><li>nouns, cases, and their functions;</li><li>verb forms and how they express meaning;</li><li>the foundations of Greek sentence structure.</li></ul><p>Very early in the course, students begin reading short passages of unadapted Greek from the New Testament (including sections of John), so that grammar is always tied to real texts.</p><ul><li>read and pronounce the Greek alphabet with confidence;</li><li>recognise and understand the main noun and verb forms;</li><li>follow simple passages of New Testament Greek with guidance;</li><li>understand how Greek expresses meaning through its system of cases and verbal forms;</li><li>begin to read the New Testament in its original language with some independence.</li></ul><p>No prior knowledge of Greek is required.<br>However, like in every language course, progress depends on regular effort. 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More time will lead to faster progress.</p><p>Bring writing material.<a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/textbooks-for-classical-languages-courses" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Details of the resources used in this course and the starting point can be found on this page</a>.</p>New Testament Greek 1: module 2.Classical languagesClassical and New Testament Greekvirtual239239239RG703NONEMon28/09/26 - 30/11/2618:00 - 19:3018:0019:3010 sessions (over 10 weeks)105-10 weeksWeekdayOnlineOnlineSean GabbBeginnersAvailable courses2026-09-28T00:00:00+00:00EveningSep 2026Languages239239New Testament Greek 1: module 1new-testament-greek-1-module-1/rg703-2627Begin to learn New Testament Greek, starting with the alphabet and pronunciation, basic grammar and reading a passage from John’s Gospel.0000-Available|2026-09-28 00:00:00<p>This course introduces the Greek of the New Testament and the wider world of early Christian writing.<br>The New Testament will be our main focus, but from the beginning it will be set within its proper context. We shall refer also to the Septuagint (the Greek Old Testament) and to early Christian authors, so that students gain a sense of the language as it was actually used across the eastern Roman Empire.<br>Alongside this, the course provides a clear and systematic introduction to Greek grammar, including modern approaches to tense and aspect in New Testament Greek.</p>Begin to learn New Testament Greek, starting with the alphabet and pronunciation, basic grammar and reading a passage from John’s Gospel.<p>We begin with the Greek alphabet and pronunciation, including both the conventional academic system and what is known of the historical pronunciation.<br>From the outset, grammar is taught in a structured way:</p><ul><li>nouns, cases, and their functions;</li><li>verb forms and how they express meaning;</li><li>the foundations of Greek sentence structure.</li></ul><p>Very early in the course, students begin reading short passages of unadapted Greek from the New Testament (including sections of John), so that grammar is always tied to real texts.</p><ul><li>read and pronounce the Greek alphabet with confidence;</li><li>recognise and understand the main noun and verb forms;</li><li>follow simple passages of New Testament Greek with guidance;</li><li>understand how Greek expresses meaning through its system of cases and verbal forms;</li><li>begin to read the New Testament in its original language with some independence.</li></ul><p>No prior knowledge of Greek is required.<br>However, like in every language course, progress depends on regular effort. You should be willing to learn forms, practise regularly, and engage actively in class.<br>The course is taught in English, and you should be comfortable following explanation and taking part in discussion.</p><p>Teaching is based on explanation, guided practice, and reading from original texts.<br>Students will:</p><ul><li>learn grammatical forms step by step;</li><li>apply them immediately in reading;</li><li>ask questions and take part in discussion.</li></ul><p>You should expect to spend at least 30-60 minutes per week on homework. More time will lead to faster progress.</p><p>Bring writing material.<a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/textbooks-for-classical-languages-courses" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Details of the resources used in this course and the starting point can be found on this page</a>.</p>New Testament Greek 1: module 2.Classical languagesClassical and New Testament Greekconfigurable
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Modern Greek 2 lower: module 3Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
