University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 2.00 - 5.00 pm Mon

This module is a technical introduction to reading the Greek New Testament: its text, translation, interpretation, historical location and theology. The module is designed, principally, to assist students in building their technical skills to work competently with primary sources. As such, class periods will be structured around student performance in reading, translating, commenting on and interpreting the chosen text.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: One 3-hour seminar (x11 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 33

Guided independent study hours: 270

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework - 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: 3-hour Written Examination - 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor D M Moffitt
Module teaching staff: Dr David Moffitt
Module coordinator email dm206@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• Intended Learning Outcomes (1) To be able to read aloud select passages from the Greek New Testament atsight; to discuss the meaning and nuance of tricky words and phrases, and on some occasions to be aware of problems in the MS tradition. (2) To improve facility in Koine Greek grammar, syntax and vocabulary. (3) To improve understanding of the ways language works, particularly with respect to the meaning of words and issues of semantics and pragmatics. (4) To grasp the overall train of thought in a particular passage and the relation of a given passage to other similar texts elsewhere in the New Testament.