CRS216 Greek Syntax

About this course

Difficulty: Intermediate
Study hours: 91 hours
Maths: None
Content: Theoretical, practical, case study
Practical work: Yes

Before you start

CRS215 (Greek Grammar)

How it is assessed

Assignments
Tutor Marked Assignments
Final Examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of CRS216, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

Module 4

One paragraph, so you can see how it reads

CRS216 · UNIT 1: Greek Nouns

The accusative case is usually used for the direct object. The direct object receives the action of the verb in the sentence. It marks the limit or the end of an action.

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What you should be able to do

Identify Greek noun declensions and cases
Recognize and translate Greek verb tenses and moods
Apply syntactical rules to interpret biblical passages
Decline Greek nouns, pronouns, and adjectives
Construct and analyze Greek sentences
Translate New Testament Greek texts
Understand the nuances of Greek verb voices

What it prepares you for

Careers

Theologian
Pastor
Bible Translator
Religious Educator
Biblical Scholar

Where it is applied

Religious Organizations
Theological Seminaries
Translation Agencies
Educational Institutions
Missionary Organizations

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

Module 1:
Unit 5: The Aorist Indicative
The Aorist Indicative introduces new stem formations and augment rules, requiring careful attention to detail and memorization of irregular verb forms.
Module 2:
Unit 7: The Perfect Indicative
The Perfect Indicative involves complex reduplication rules and irregular accent patterns, demanding a strong grasp of verb morphology.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.

Week 1Module 1:
- Unit 1: Greek Nouns · 2 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 2Module 1:
- Unit 2: Present Indicative Verbs · 2 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 3Module 1:
- Unit 3: The Imperfect Indicative · 2 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 4Module 1:
- Unit 4: Future Active and Future Middle Indicative · 2 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 5Module 1:
- Unit 5: The Aorist Indicative · 2 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 6Module 2:
- Unit 6: Participles · 2 hours
  Understand the characteristics of participles.. Identify and translate present participles.. Analyze the functions of participles in sentences..
Week 7Module 2:
- Unit 7: The Perfect Indicative · 2 hours
  Study the perfect active and middle indicative forms.. Identify and translate perfect tense verbs.. Learn about reduplication in the perfect tense..
Week 8Module 2:
- Unit 8: The Subjunctive Mood: Conditional Sentences · 2 hours
  Identify the subjunctive mood in various usages.. Write the subjunctive form of common verbs.. Explain the functions of the subjunctive mood..
Week 9Module 2:
- Unit 9: The Imperative Mood · 2 hours
  Identify the imperative mood in sentences.. Write the imperative form of common verbs.. Distinguish between imperative mood in Greek and English..
Week 10Module 2:
- Unit 10: Contract Verbs · 2 hours
  Identify contract verbs.. Explain the principles behind vowel contractions.. Practice parsing contract verbs..
Week 11Module 2:
- Unit 11: Pronouns · 2 hours
  Identify relative, interrogative, and indefinite pronouns.. Decline interrogative pronouns.. Discuss the use of reciprocal and reflexive pronouns..
Week 12Module 2:
- Unit 12: Adjectives · 2 hours
  Decline adjectives.. Differentiate between predicative and attributive usages.. Draw comparisons of adjectives in Greek..
Week 13Module 2:
- Unit 13: Verbs of the –mi Conjugation · 2 hours
  Identify verbs of the –mi conjugation.. Explain the characteristics of –mi conjugation verbs.. Decline –mi conjugation verbs..

Preparing for the exam

What to do

Review noun declensions and verb conjugations thoroughly.
Practice translating passages from the Greek New Testament weekly.
Create flashcards for vocabulary and grammatical forms.
Focus on understanding the nuances of different verb tenses and moods.
Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and feedback.
Practice parsing sentences to identify grammatical structures.
Create concept maps linking grammatical concepts to specific biblical passages.
Prioritize understanding the functions of participles, infinitives, and articles.
Work through practice exercises on conditional sentences and verb agreements.
Allocate sufficient time for final revision and consolidation of knowledge.

Questions students ask about this course

What is CRS216 about?

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.

How many units does CRS216 have?

CRS216, Greek Syntax, has 18 units across 4 modules, over 248 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is CRS216?

CRS216 carries 3 credit units, at 200 level in Arts.

Is CRS216 hard?

CRS216 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.

How long does CRS216 take to study?

About 91 hours of study, spread across its 18 units.

How is CRS216 assessed?

CRS216 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.

What do I need before starting CRS216?

CRS215 (Greek Grammar)

What can I do with CRS216?

Theologian, Pastor, Bible Translator, Religious Educator and Biblical Scholar.