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CRS215Arts3 Unitsintermediate

Greek Grammar

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Greek Grammar, essential for understanding the New Testament. It covers the history and development of Koine Greek, alphabets, pronunciations, and grammatical structures. Students will learn about verbs, nouns, tenses, moods, and voices, and will gain skills in translation and interpretation. The course aims to equip students with the ability to access the original language of the New Testament for personal Bible study and sermon preparation.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Greek GrammarKoine GreekNew TestamentBiblical LanguagesTranslation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Koine Greek History

2

Greek Alphabets

3

Greek Pronunciation

4

Greek Verbs

5

Greek Nouns

6

Greek Tenses

7

Greek Moods

8

Greek Voices

9

Greek Pronouns

10

Greek Adjectives

11

Greek Prepositions

12

Biblical Exegesis

Total Topics12 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (2 methods)

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

2h

Unit 1: General Introduction to the Study of New Testament Greek

2 study hours
  • •Read the unit introduction to understand the history of the Greek language and its significance in the New Testament.
  • •Identify key figures who promoted the Greek language, such as Alexander the Great and Aristotle.
  • •Explain the importance of Greek language to New Testament students.
Week
2

Module 1:

2h

Unit 2: The Alphabets and Preliminary Issues

2 study hours
  • •Memorize the Greek alphabets and their pronunciations.
  • •Practice writing the Greek alphabets in both small and capital letters.
  • •Explain the formation of the iota subscript and differentiate between smooth and rough breathing marks.
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: The Syllables and Accents

2 study hours
  • •Identify the number of syllables in given Greek words.
  • •Learn the rules guiding the placement of accents in Greek words.
  • •Practice translating Greek words to English and vice versa.
Week
4

Module 1:

2h

Unit 4: Verbs: Present Active Indicative

2 study hours
  • •Study the basic information about Greek verbs, including tense, voice, mood, person, and number.
  • •Practice parsing verbs and writing them in all forms of the present active indicative.
  • •Use the present active indicative to construct questions.
Week
5

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: Nouns of the Second Declension

2 study hours
  • •Identify nouns of the second declension and parse them.
  • •Write out the various forms of masculine and neuter nouns of the second declension.
  • •Translate Greek sentences using nouns of the second declension.
Week
6

Module 1:

2h

Unit 6: Nouns of the First Declension

2 study hours
  • •Decline feminine nouns ending in ε and α.
  • •Decline masculine nouns of the first declension.
  • •List all the definite articles by gender, case, and number.
Week
7

Module 1:

2h

Unit 7: Adjectives of the First and Second Declension

2 study hours
  • •Decline adjectives of the first and second declension.
  • •Understand the attributive, predicative, and substantive uses of adjectives.
  • •Translate passages using adjectives correctly.
Week
8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: Prepositions

2 study hours
  • •List all Greek prepositions and their meanings.
  • •Identify prepositions within Greek sentences.
  • •Learn the forms of prepositions before vowels and apply elision rules.
Week
9

Module 2:

2h

Unit 2: Present Passive Indicative

2 study hours
  • •Identify and write the present passive indicative forms of Greek verbs.
  • •Discuss the usages of the passive voice, including when the direct agent is indicated.
  • •Translate sentences using the present passive indicative.
Week
10

Module 2:

2h

Unit 3: Present Middle Indicative

2 study hours
  • •Identify and write the present middle indicative forms of Greek verbs.
  • •Discuss the usages of the middle voice, including reflexive, intensive, and reciprocal middle.
  • •Translate sentences using the present middle indicative.
Week
11

Module 2:

2h

Unit 4: Personal Pronouns

2 study hours
  • •Decline the first, second, and third person personal pronouns.
  • •Identify how personal pronouns are used in the Greek language.
  • •Comment on the use of αὐηόο in the nominative position and determine the use of alternate pronoun forms.
Week
12

Module 2:

4h

Unit 5: Demonstrative Pronouns

2 study hours
  • •Identify the two types of demonstrative pronouns (near and remote).
  • •Decline the demonstrative pronouns by case, gender, and number.
  • •Translate sentences using demonstrative pronouns correctly.

Unit 6: Deponent Verbs and Present Infinitives

2 study hours
  • •Define deponent verbs and identify them.
  • •Explain the formation of compound verbs.
  • •Define the present infinitive and explain its formation and use in Greek.
Week
13

Module 2:

2h

Unit 7: Imperfect Active Indicative

2 study hours
  • •Identify verbs written in the imperfect active form.
  • •Write all the imperfect indicative forms of εἰκί.
  • •Discuss the use of the imperfect tense, including descriptive, iterative, and inceptive imperfect.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Memorize all Greek alphabets, including their names and pronunciations (Unit 2).

2

Practice parsing verbs from different tenses and voices (Units 4, 5, 6, 7, Module 3).

3

Create flashcards for vocabulary words, focusing on nouns, verbs, and prepositions (all units).

4

Review the rules for accent placement and breathing marks (Unit 3).

5

Translate sentences from English to Greek and Greek to English regularly (all units).

6

Focus on understanding the nuances of the middle voice and its various functions (Module 2, Unit 3).

7

Create concept maps linking different grammatical concepts, such as the relationship between tense, voice, and mood.

8

Practice identifying and declining nouns from all three declensions (Units 5, 6, Module 3).

9

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions.

10

Allocate specific time slots for Greek grammar study each day to maintain consistency.

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