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Greek Syntax

This course, Greek Syntax, is a one-semester, 3-credit unit course designed for Christian Theology students. It builds upon Greek Grammar (CRS215), offering a brief revision before delving into advanced grammatical issues and moods. The course culminates in translation exercises, emphasizing syntactical implications and word choices. It aims to equip students with the skills to access the original New Testament Greek, enhancing personal Bible study, sermon preparation, and study guide development for church use.

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91h
Study Time
13
Weeks
7h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Greek SyntaxNew TestamentTranslationExegesisBiblical Languages

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

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

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Greek Nouns

2

Indicative Verbs

3

Imperfect Tense

4

Future Tense

5

Aorist Tense

6

Participles

7

Subjunctive Mood

8

Imperative Mood

9

Contract Verbs

10

Pronouns

11

Adjectives

12

–mi Conjugation

13

Articles

Total Topics13 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

CRS215 (Greek Grammar)

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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: Greek Nouns

2 study hours
  • •Review cases in Greek nouns: nominative, accusative, dative, and genitive.
  • •Practice identifying the declensions of Greek nouns.
  • •Work through exercises on noun declension.
Week
2

Module 1:

2h

Unit 2: Present Indicative Verbs

2 study hours
  • •Study the present active, passive, and middle indicative forms.
  • •Translate sentences using present indicative verbs.
  • •Analyze the usages of the passive and middle voices.
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: The Imperfect Indicative

2 study hours
  • •Learn the descriptive, iterative, and inceptive usages of the imperfect tense.
  • •Identify and translate imperfect active indicative verbs.
  • •Practice writing out imperfect verb forms.
Week
4

Module 1:

2h

Unit 4: Future Active and Future Middle Indicative

2 study hours
  • •Study the formation of the future stem.
  • •Identify stem changes in future active and middle indicative verbs.
  • •Translate sentences using future tense verbs.
Week
5

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: The Aorist Indicative

2 study hours
  • •Distinguish between the first and second aorist indicative.
  • •Identify and translate verbs in the first and second aorist.
  • •Practice forming the aorist passive.
Week
6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 6: Participles

2 study hours
  • •Understand the characteristics of participles.
  • •Identify and translate present participles.
  • •Analyze the functions of participles in sentences.
Week
7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 7: The Perfect Indicative

2 study hours
  • •Study the perfect active and middle indicative forms.
  • •Identify and translate perfect tense verbs.
  • •Learn about reduplication in the perfect tense.
Week
8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 8: The Subjunctive Mood: Conditional Sentences

2 study hours
  • •Identify the subjunctive mood in various usages.
  • •Write the subjunctive form of common verbs.
  • •Explain the functions of the subjunctive mood.
Week
9

Module 2:

2h

Unit 9: The Imperative Mood

2 study hours
  • •Identify the imperative mood in sentences.
  • •Write the imperative form of common verbs.
  • •Distinguish between imperative mood in Greek and English.
Week
10

Module 2:

2h

Unit 10: Contract Verbs

2 study hours
  • •Identify contract verbs.
  • •Explain the principles behind vowel contractions.
  • •Practice parsing contract verbs.
Week
11

Module 2:

2h

Unit 11: Pronouns

2 study hours
  • •Identify relative, interrogative, and indefinite pronouns.
  • •Decline interrogative pronouns.
  • •Discuss the use of reciprocal and reflexive pronouns.
Week
12

Module 2:

2h

Unit 12: Adjectives

2 study hours
  • •Decline adjectives.
  • •Differentiate between predicative and attributive usages.
  • •Draw comparisons of adjectives in Greek.
Week
13

Module 2:

2h

Unit 13: Verbs of the –mi Conjugation

2 study hours
  • •Identify verbs of the –mi conjugation.
  • •Explain the characteristics of –mi conjugation verbs.
  • •Decline –mi conjugation verbs.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review noun declensions and verb conjugations thoroughly.

2

Practice translating passages from the Greek New Testament weekly.

3

Create flashcards for vocabulary and grammatical forms.

4

Focus on understanding the nuances of different verb tenses and moods.

5

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and feedback.

6

Practice parsing sentences to identify grammatical structures.

7

Create concept maps linking grammatical concepts to specific biblical passages.

8

Prioritize understanding the functions of participles, infinitives, and articles.

9

Work through practice exercises on conditional sentences and verb agreements.

10

Allocate sufficient time for final revision and consolidation of knowledge.

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