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Biblical Greek II (Readings) (B-KUL-A08A5A)

4.0 ECTS English 26.0 Second termSecond term Introductory
Verheyden Joseph (coordinator) |  N.
This course is taught this academic year, but not next year.This course is taught this academic year, but not next year.
POC International Programmes Theology and Religious Studies

Aims

  • Read, translate and analyse the Greek text of the NT with the help of the necessary tools (grammar, concordance).
  • Develop a sense for the use and need for a philological analysis for the exegesis of Christian texts.
  • Develop a thorough familiarity with a set of tools (e.g., Zerwick's Grammmar)

Previous knowledge

Active knowledge of J. Wenham's grammar (or a similar work).

Content

The course consist of two parts: a. a theoretical-grammatical part; b. reading and grammatical analysis of certain texts. Part I is a study of the Greek verb on the basis of M. Zerwick's grammar. Students will prepare a section of the grammar and can then ask questions in class. Part II, Reading: the following texts will be studied: Matt 26-28, 1 Thee, parts of the Pastor of Hermas. On a weekly basis students will prepare some 30 verses for discussion and analysis in class.

Course material

Text book

Is also included in other courses

Activities

4.0 ects. Biblical Greek II (Readings) (B-KUL-A08A5a)

4.0 ECTS English 26.0 Second termSecond term
N.
POC International Programmes Theology and Religious Studies

Description of learning activities

Self-study with help of grammar; analysis and discussion of particular texts in class.

Course material

Literature:


  • Nestle-Aland, Novum testamentum Graece, 27th edition, Stuttgart, 1993.
  • M. Zerwick, Biblical Greek, Rome, 1963, rev. 1983, repr. 1990.

Evaluation

Evaluation : Biblical Greek II (Readings) (B-KUL-A28A5a)

Mode of evaluation : Oral with written preparation
Category : final examination during examination period
Type of evaluation : Closed book

Explanation

Oral exam, with preparation. Theoretical questions (on grammar) and exercise (reading, translating and analysing a particular section). The theory counts for one-third of the marks.