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1 LNG 491B Introduction to Biblical Greek Winter 2018 Course Outline Class Start Date & End Date The course begins Friday, January 5, 2018; the last class is Monday, April 9, Class Meeting Time, Location, and Room Monday, 8:30-10:20 am & Friday, 8:30-9:20 am; Room: St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Instructors Name: Rev. John Kohler Office: St. Joseph Seminary, St NW Edmonton AB T6A 0B2 Office Hours: By appointment Telephone: Skype: Course Description Elements of grammar, basic vocabulary and practical exercises. Successful completion of 491A is a prerequisite for 491B. Course Objectives This elective course will develop further students linguistic and analytical skills necessary for the study of the Greek New Testament. The course will focus on the Greek language of the New Testament by introducing the basic concepts of grammar as well as basic vocabulary. The course uses regular exercises to solidify the grammatical concepts learned. Academic Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course each student should be able to demonstrate: - knowledge of the basic grammatical concepts of Biblical Greek - knowledge of the basic vocabulary of Biblical Greek. - An ability to read and engage with the Greek New Testament. - Familiarity with the resources for pursuing studies in Biblical Greek. - Ability to apply insights from the Greek New Testament to the Church today. Human and spiritual outcomes: By the end of the course each student should be able to identify areas where the course has contributed to their overall human and spiritual development, including: Page 1 of 8

2 - A contemplative, spiritual, liturgical formation that will gain an additional dimension resulting from a greater acquaintance with the Greek New Testament. - A greater awareness of their human maturing in light of their self-immersion in the text of the Greek New Testament. - Linguistic background to pastoral roles in the Church, as lay people or ordained ministers. - Awareness of the linguistic roots of the social aspect of their chosen ministries. Course Assignments and Evaluation Assignment Weight of Assessment Grammar Tests 75 % Vocabulary Quizzes 15 % Exercises 10 % Textbooks William Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek: Grammar (Third Edition; Zondervan: Grand Rapids, 2015) William Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek: Workbook (Third Edition; Zondervan: Grand Rapids, 2009) Recommended Maximilian Zerwick, S.J., Biblical Greek: Illustrated by Examples (Gregorian & Biblical Press: Roma, 2011) K. Aland, et al, eds. The Greek New Testament, 5 th ed. (New York: United Bible Society, 2014) Course Requirements - Attendance and participation at all sessions. College policy, as indicated in the Student Handbook , w ill be followed. - Class Preparation: this must be done thoroughly and carefully. Ideally each student should devote two hours of preparation for each hour lecture and have read the required readings. Course Schedule Friday, January 5 Introduction; Review Monday, January 8 Second Aorist Active/ Middle Indicative Read: Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek, Chapter Page 2 of 8

3 Friday, January 12 First Aorist Active/ Middle Indicative Read: Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek, Chapter 23 Workbook: Exercise Monday, January 15 Aorist and Future Passive Indicative Read: Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek, Chapter 24 Workbook: Exercise Friday, January 19 Perfect Indicative Read: Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek, Chapter 25 Workbook: Exercise Monday, January 22 Introduction to Participles Read: Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek, Chapter 26 Workbook: Exercises 25 Vocab Quiz 8 (Chpt 24-25) Friday, January 26 Present (Continuous) Adverbial Participles Read: Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek, Chapter 27 Workbook: Review # 5 Exercise Monday, January 29 Aorist (Undefined) Adverbial Participles Read: Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek, Chapter 28 Workbook: Exercise Friday, February 2 Aorist (Undefined) Adverbial Participles Read: Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek, Chapter 28 Page 3 of 8

4 Monday, February 5 Grammar Test # 5 (Chpt 24-28) Friday, February 9 Adjectival Participles Read: Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek, Chapter 29 Workbook: Exercise 28 Vocab Quiz 9 (Chpt Monday, February 12 Adjectival Participles Read: Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek, Chapter Friday, February 16 Perfect Participles and Genitive Absolutes Read: Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek, Chapter 30 Workbook: Exercise February No class reading break Monday, February 26 Perfect Participles and Genitive Absolutes Read: Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek, Chapter Friday, March 2 Subjunctive Read: Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek, Chapter 31 Workbook: Exercise 30, Review # Monday, March 5 Subjunctive Read: Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek, Chapter 31 Workbook: Exercise 30, Review # Page 4 of 8

5 Friday, March 9 Grammar Test # 6 (Chpt 29-31) Monday, March 12 Infinitive Read: Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek, Chapter 32 Workbook: Exercise 31 Vocabulary Quiz # 10 (Chpt 29-31) Friday, March 16 Imperative Read: Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek, Chapter 33 Workbook: Exercise Monday, March 19 Indicative of di,dwmi Read: Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek, Chapter 34 Workbook: Exercise Friday, March 23 Nonindicaitve of di,dwmi; Conditional Sentences Read: Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek, Chapter 35 Workbook: Exercise Monday, March 26 i[sthmi( ti,qhmi( dei,knumi; Odds n Ends Read: Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek, Chapter 36 Workbook: Exercise 35 Vocabulary Quiz # 12 (Chpt 33-35) Friday, March 30 No Class Good Friday Monday, April 9 Review Workbook: Exercise Date: To be announced Grammar Test # 7 (Chpt 32-35) Page 5 of 8

6 General Academic Information Late Submission Policy. Extensions for work will be granted on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the instructor if there are problems with the due dates. Course Attendance No credit will be given for a course if the student has been absent, for any reason whatever, from onethird or more of the lectures and/or seminars scheduled for the term. Likewise, no credit will be given if term assignments or other assignments are or remain incomplete. Leave of Absence and Policy for Incompletes Extensions to an incomplete grade may be granted in extenuating circumstances, but may not exceed 16 weeks following the end of the course. Students who fail to complete course work by the agreed deadline will have a grade assigned which is based on work completed. Academic Integrity Acts of academic dishonesty (plagiarism, cheating, etc.) are subject to an appropriate penalty. The grade F may be assigned to a student guilty of such acts by the professor of the course in which the infraction occurred. A second offense against academic integrity renders the student liable to automatic dismissal from NTC. Further details are available in the Student Handbook in the Academic Misconduct Policy. Academic Grievances Students may appeal grades received; the procedure is outlined in the Student Handbook in the Appeal Policy. For other grievances, students will refer to the Student Grievances Policy also outlined in the Student Handbook. NOTE: The GPA is computed on the basis of cumulative grade point (letter) values, not percentage values. All courses are included in this calculation except those exceeding degree requirements and/or received as transfer credits from other recognized institutions. Grading System Undergraduate Studies C.Th., Dip.Th., B.Th. Graduate Studies M.T.S., M.Div., M.Th., G.C.C.S.A., M.R.E. Meaning Point Meaning Point Excellent A+ A A Excellent A+ A A Good B+ 3.3 Good B+ 3.3 Page 6 of 8

7 B B B B Adequate C+ C C Adequate C+ C C Marginal D+ D Fail F 0.0 Fail D+ D F Written Assignments - Style and Format Newman Theological College requires that all written work be submitted in acceptable academic format and style. Please note the following regulations: Regulations Research papers, book reports, article summaries, reflection papers, and essays should be doublespaced, printed on one side only, and submitted on white, 8.5 x 11 paper. A standard type style, such as Times New Roman, with a 12-point font size, must be used. The instructor will specify the most recent edition of the style manual to be used: Kate Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (Chicago: University of Chicago Press). Joseph Gibaldi & William Achters, eds., MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (New York: Modern Language Association of America). 3. American Psychological Association Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (Washington: APA Publications). Copies of these standard references may be purchased in the NTC bookstore. Ignorance of standard form is not considered an acceptable excuse for deviation from required standards of format and style. Academic Regulations The following Academic Regulations are located in the Academic Calendar for your reference: Changes in Registration: Add/Drop/Withdraw Notice Course Work Final Examination Schedule Incomplete Policy Inclusive Language Related Academic Matters The following Related Academic Matters are located in the Academic Calendar for your reference: Page 7 of 8

8 Reports & Posting Glossary of Academic Terms Other Related Policies The following policies are located in the Student Handbook for your reference: Academic Misconduct Policy Appeal Policy Recording of Lectures Audio or video recording of lectures, seminars or any other teaching environment by students is allowed only with the prior consent of the instructor. Recorded material is to be used solely for personal study, and is not to be used or distributed for any other purpose without prior written consent from the content author(s). Student Accessibility Services: If you have special needs that could affect your performance in this class, please let me know during the first week of the term so that appropriate arrangements can be made. If you are not already registered with Student Services, contact Doreen Bloos at ext. 2212; Page 8 of 8