Course #: MBS 626 (E)

Course Title: Intermediate New Testament Greek

Instructor: Dr. Jeff Wubbenhorst
E-mail: [email protected]
 COURSE SYLLABUS
MBS 626 (E) - Intermediate New Testament Greek

NB: It is necessary to communicate with your Mentor on this Course as it will greatly
affect your Honour Grade at Graduation.

Texts: Basics of Biblical Greek by W.D. Mounce with audio inside

1 Greek Manual Workbook
1 New Testament Greek with Dictionary

Note additional resources:

1.  The site mounce.com offers free courses based on this Greek course.
2. There is a helpful book called "Basic Greek in 30 minutes a Day by James Found
3. There is a cell phone app called "Daily Dose" of Greek that is helpful.

Course Description:
Intermediate New Testament Greek: This course is based on the premise that readers have
prior knowledge of basic New Testament Greek. The course assesses the student’s knowledge of
Greek grammar, usage, and translation. The emphasis is not so much on the theory of the
language, or on fluent reading of Biblical Greek, but rather on the application of the language in
exegesis. Topics covered include, the alphabet and pronunciation, pronouns, verbs and
participles.

Aims:
This course aims to:
1. Conduct further study and in-depth in Biblical Greek language;
2. Employ the etymology of the New Testament using Greek language tools;
3. Display/demonstrate discipline in studying the Word by way of analyzing the content of
Greek words/phrases where necessary.

Major Learning Outcomes (MLO):

At the end of this course students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of New Testament Greek grammar for further study of the
Greek New Testament and display the ability to interpret the meaning of words, parsing
of verbs and translation of passages in the original language of the New Testament and
use analytical Greek language tools in exegetical exercises.

2. Develop attitudinal skills, unleashing the power of the students mind so that students
exhibit: (a) mental discipline, (b) chaste behavior, (c) righteous living - which is
important to serving the Lord (1 Peter 1:13). This course uses textbook assignments and
translation exercises to assist the student in gaining the necessary information.

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3. Reflect and be impacted by the knowledge gained from this course for further
development and future ministry.

Course Rationale
The modern English alphabet and vocabulary are of Greek origin. Developing competence in
New Testament Greek is important since we seek to produce students who have a broad
understanding of language and culture. Upon successful completion of this course students
should read and understand the original Greek words and the life of the Lord and His apostles for
themselves, and not depend on someone else’s translation.

Students will develop a trained mind to observe details, recognize patterns and draw conclusions.
As a Bible student, there is need to understand multicultural diversity, engaging in activity
learning. New Testament Greek will enable personal and personal professional growth of the
student by way of understanding and identifying with other cultures. The aim of this course will
be achieved by a study of the etymology of words, an examination of the significance of
prepositions, parsing of verbs, and translation of sentences and passages. Alternative Readings
will be given in the additional reading section to reinforce concepts. The aims of the course will
be accomplished through the study of the etymology of words, meditation upon the significance
of prepositions, parsing of verbs, and translation of sentences and passages.

Format of Course:
This course is delivered through distance learning. The lessons will be delivered via digital material
and audio lectures, along with consultation with Instructors using the Moodle and Google platforms
with Mentors. Databases and various templates will also be used in its delivery. Students are
required to do all the recommended readings before attempting the attempting the assignments.

Additional References:
 Hewett, James Allen. New Testament Greek - A Beginning and Intermediate Grammar.
Baker Academic, 2009. ISBN 0801046556 $29.90
 Refer to Electronic Database page attached

Assessment:
The practice of Continuous Assessment (100% coursework), is applied to all courses using learner-
centered strategies focused on application of authentic tasks from the course outline and content,
except in cases where examinations apply.

Formative/Assessment
is emphasized as developmental (formative and diagnostic), and will not be used
for final grading.

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 Summative Assessment
Specific tasks will be evaluated - See Assignments

Course Grading: Total (100%)

Textbook & Workbook Assignments – 58%

Examination – 41%
Evaluation – 1%

Policy on academic integrity:

• Plagiarism is submitting someone's work whether part or in full in any assignment
which you copied, paraphrased or purchased from another source, including on-line
sources without the permission or proper acknowledgement of the source is not acceptable.

• Cheating, using unauthorized materials or study aids for personal assistance during an
examination or other academic work is not acceptable.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

 Read entire recommended text thoroughly before attempting to respond to

the questions.
 Students will get a general overview of the course and gain as much
knowledge as possible to equip them for ministry.

 All work must be completed before being sent for grading.

 Back-up assignments using options given in “Guidelines to Presenting

Coursework” document.

 Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.

 Students MUST refer to APA formatting for the submission of assignments.

 Handwritten papers are not accepted.

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 COURSE ASSIGNMENTS / INSTRUCTIONS
MBS 626 (E) - Intermediate New Testament Greek

1. The Student is advised in advance that completion of this course will not make him/her,
an expert in Greek. It will, however, give him the ability to translate simple sentences.
For more advanced knowledge the student MUST pursue further studies.

2. The student will be required to complete, and submit for evaluation ALL assignments
during this course. These assignments will be graded, and the student will receive those
grades which is an important part of the learning experience. It helps the instructor to
evaluate where more reinforcement is needed, and it helps the student know areas of
weakness and areas in which improvement is needed.
3. You should not be overwhelmed or daunted off by the ‘subject matter’ or the apparent
“strangeness” of the material. Stick it out, and the rewards will be immeasurable.
Approach study one step at a time. Do not move to the next lesson until you are certain
that you have mastered all of the previous ones. Taking Greek can only be done one step
at a time, eventually you will finish the outlined course.

AUDIO

Listen to audio ‘Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar’ from chapters 16 to the end for an overview
of this section of the course. (You may want to replay it chapter by chapter as you approach the
exercised for each lesson).

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MLO 1: Demonstrate understanding of New Testament Greek grammar for further study of the Greek New
Testament and display the ability to interpret the meaning of words, parsing of verbs and translation
of passages in the original language of the New Testament and use analytical Greek language tools in
exegetical exercises.

MLO 2: Develop attitudinal skills, unleashing the power of the students mind so that students exhibit: (a) mental
discipline, (b) chaste behavior, (c) righteous living - which is important to serving the Lord (1 Peter 1:13).
This course uses textbook assignments and translation exercises to assist the student in gaining the
necessary information.

ASSIGNMENT - TEXTBOOK & WORKBOOK (Translation) - (58%)

After each lesson do the exercises which follow both in your text and workbook.
Please note that there is no Exercise 26.

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MLO 1: Demonstrate understanding of New Testament Greek grammar for further study of the Greek New
Testament and display the ability to interpret the meaning of words, parsing of verbs and translation
of passages in the original language of the New Testament and use analytical Greek language tools in
exegetical exercises.

MLO 2: Develop attitudinal skills, unleashing the power of the students mind so that students exhibit: (a) mental
discipline, (b) chaste behavior, (c) righteous living - which is important to serving the Lord (1 Peter 1:13).
This course uses textbook assignments and translation exercises to assist the student in gaining the
necessary information.

FINAL EXAM - (41%)

Please inform the office two (2) weeks before completion of course in readiness for exam.
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EVALUATION - (1%)
MLO 3: Reflect and be impacted by the knowledge gained from this course for further development and future
ministry.

To Complete:
Evaluation form provided in your five (5) page documents

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