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DI1005   New Testament Greek 1

Academic year(s): 2024-2025

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 7

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 4-5 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

This module constitutes the first of a two-module New Testament Greek sequence. It introduces the first half of the essential grammar, morphology, and vocabulary of New Testament Greek. Upon completion of this module, the student will have acquired an understanding of the essential elements of Koine Greek grammar. The student will be prepared for DI2201 New Testament Greek 2, which will cover the remainder of grammar. Upon completion of the entire course of NT Greek grammar, the student will be able to analyse the Greek New Testament, as well as other Koine literature of the period.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take GK1001 or take GK1002

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 3 weekly lectures; 1 weekly tutorialrial

Scheduled learning hours: 44

Guided independent study hours: 156

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr E P Knudson
Module teaching staff: Dr M Sharp
Module coordinator email epk@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

  • By the end of the module, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the noun and verb systems in New Testament Greek, and they will begin to observe the rhetorical features of the Greek of the New Testament in preparation for their future exegetical studies.
  • By the end of the module, students will be able to confidently progress to DI2201,New Testament Greek 2, with a view to being able to competently read the Greek New Testament and other Koine literature.
  • By the end of the module students will be able to make use of the analytical skills that result from language learning, and they will begin to gain the ability to verbalise complex logical and semantic relationships, through interactingeffectively with complex arguments in class discussions.
  • By the end of the module, students will be able to contribute to a healthy group atmosphere, through learning to interact with others in a charitable fashion.
  • By the end of the module, students will be able to demonstrate that they have been accountable for prompt completion of assigned work, employing self-direction, discipline, and time management.