Improve your ability to read unadapted New Testament and early Christian writings, and refine your knowledge of the Koine Greek verb system, diving deep into the nuances of participles, tense-forms and verbal aspect.
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The purpose of this course is to continue to learn Koine Greek, the language in which the New Testament and other early Christian texts were written. Though the New Testament is the main focus, other texts will be referred to, such as the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures read by early Christians) and the Apostolic Fathers (early Christian texts from during and just after the time of the New Testament). Working through the middle part of the textbook, this course will mostly focus on Greek verbs, establishing a solid grounding in the latest findings of how tense and aspect work, as well as giving you the tools to navigate the first and second aorist and the way tense stems work. .
What will we cover?
We will cover verbal aspect, voice (including the middle), the second aorist, the tense-stem system, and towards the end of the year will unpack all of the different Koine Greek uses of the infinitive.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Feel confident when unpicking exactly what a Greek verb is and isn’t telling you. - Understand how Greek verbs work, including the distinction between tense and aspect. - Explore Koine Greek texts in the Bible and other early Christian literature.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for those who have studied New Testament Greek 1 at City Lit or have an equivalent knowledge (approximately 1 year of study). It will also be just the right course for someone who studied New Testament Greek at university or self-taught, but has forgotten enough that they lack confidence in approaching verbs. As the class is taught in English, you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English and also take part in class and group discussions on readings. Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support with your English skills to help you take part fully in this class.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The tutor will use the textbook, handouts and other teaching aids, and patiently work through the material taking questions and discussion, encouraging students along the way, in an open and productive manner that follows a pace set by the students. Questions and discussion are genuinely encouraged. You will need to do 30 minutes to an hour of homework minimum each week, but the more you put into it the more you will get out of it!
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
- Reading Koine Greek by Rodney Decker (Baker Academic: Grand Rapids, 2014). - The New Testament text can be found at gntreader.com, but advice will be given on which editions are best to buy when the time comes. - Good online dictionaries can be found at philolog.us and billmounce.com, but advice will be given on which dictionaries are best to buy when the time comes.
Jordan Dyck is a full-time ancient language enthusiast. He lectures philosophy at Staffordshire University and New Testament Greek at St. Augustine's College of Theology (Durham University). He also teaches Classical and Biblical Greek, Latin and Hebrew through his website and runs various reading groups, including one looking at LGBTQ-themed texts from throughout the Ancient Greek world. Jordan holds a BA (Wales) and MA (Durham) in Biblical Studies and Theology. His doctoral thesis for Staffordshire University (2017) is titled 'Finding Lacan: St Paul and the Paradox of Jouissance,' and uses continental philosophy and psychoanalysis to study the Bible. Over the past decade he has been increasingly interested in Classical languages, which now make up about half of his teaching. Other projects have included research into the experiences of LGBT African asylum seekers, and papers presented at academic conferences, mostly on St. Paul and philosophy. Though originally hailing from Canada, Jordan has lived in the UK since 2006, and is presently vice-chair of the board of directors of the Metropolitan Community Church of North London.
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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It will also be just the right course for someone who studied New Testament Greek at university or self-taught, but has forgotten enough that they lack confidence in approaching verbs. As the class is taught in English, you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English and also take part in class and group discussions on readings. Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support with your English skills to help you take part fully in this class.The tutor will use the textbook, handouts and other teaching aids, and patiently work through the material taking questions and discussion, encouraging students along the way, in an open and productive manner that follows a pace set by the students. Questions and discussion are genuinely encouraged. 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Though the New Testament is the main focus, other texts will be referred to, such as the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures read by early Christians) and the Apostolic Fathers (early Christian texts from during and just after the time of the New Testament). Working through the middle part of the textbook, this course will mostly focus on Greek verbs, establishing a solid grounding in the latest findings of how tense and aspect work, as well as giving you the tools to navigate the first and second aorist and the way tense stems work.<br>.Improve your ability to read unadapted New Testament and early Christian writings, and refine your knowledge of the Koine Greek verb system, diving deep into the nuances of participles, tense-forms and verbal aspect.We will cover verbal aspect, voice (including the middle), the second aorist, the tense-stem system, and towards the end of the year will unpack all of the different Koine Greek uses of the infinitive.- Feel confident when unpicking exactly what a Greek verb is and isn’t telling you.<br> - Understand how Greek verbs work, including the distinction between tense and aspect.<br> - Explore Koine Greek texts in the Bible and other early Christian literature.This course is suitable for those who have studied New Testament Greek 1 at City Lit or have an equivalent knowledge (approximately 1 year of study). It will also be just the right course for someone who studied New Testament Greek at university or self-taught, but has forgotten enough that they lack confidence in approaching verbs. As the class is taught in English, you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English and also take part in class and group discussions on readings. Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support with your English skills to help you take part fully in this class.The tutor will use the textbook, handouts and other teaching aids, and patiently work through the material taking questions and discussion, encouraging students along the way, in an open and productive manner that follows a pace set by the students. Questions and discussion are genuinely encouraged. You will need to do 30 minutes to an hour of homework minimum each week, but the more you put into it the more you will get out of it!<p>- <em>Reading Koine Greek</em> by Rodney Decker (Baker Academic: Grand Rapids, 2014).<br>- The New Testament text can be found at <a href="http://www.gntreader.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">gntreader.com</a>, but advice will be given on which editions are best to buy when the time comes.<br>- Good online dictionaries can be found at <a href="http://philolog.us" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">philolog.us</a> and <a href="http://billmounce.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">billmounce.com</a>, but advice will be given on which dictionaries are best to buy when the time comes.</p>New Testament Greek 2: module 2.Classical languagesClassical and New Testament Greekconfigurable
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