ASSEMBLIES OF GOD THEOLOGICAL SEMINARYBGR 530 Greek 1 A(3 Credits)Randy C. Walls, M.Div. Fall 2001COURSE SYLLABUSCOURSE DESCRIPTIONA study of the essentials of Greek morphology and syntax designed to prepare the student fortranslation and exegesis of the New Testament.COURSE OBJECTIVESUpon completion of this course the student should be able to:1. Define the basic elements of Greek grammar and syntax.2. Identify and translate the assigned vocabulary words without the use of lexical aids.3. Demonstrate a proficiency in reading Greek using the Erasmian inflection system.4. Appreciate the value of studying the New Testament in its original language.TEXTBOOKSAland, Kurt, Barbara Aland, Johannes Karavidopoulos, Carlo M. Martini, and Bruce M.Metzger, eds. The Greek New Testament. 4th rev. ed. (with dictionary) United BibleSocieties, 1993.Robinson, Thomas A. Mastering Greek Vocabulary. Peabody: Hendrickson Publishers, 1990.Summers, Ray. Essentials of New Testament Greek. Revised edition by Thomas Sawyer.Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1995.Recommended Text:Cox, Steven L. Essentials of New Testament Greek: A Student's Guide. New revised edition.Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1995.BGR 530 Greek I A (Continued)Randy C. WallsPage TwoBASIC OUTLINEThe course will closely follow the material in Essentials of New Testament Greek, Rev. ed. Atleast one chapter per week will be covered.METHODOLOGY1. Classroom lecture.2. Weekly recitation of translation assignments.3. Discussion groups and group projects.4. Reading assignments in Greek grammars, lexicons, and other study aids.COURSE REQUIREMENTS1. Attendance at all class sessions is necessary. Planned absences should be communicatedin advance to the instructor. Absences due to illness or other "unavoidable"circumstances should be communicated to the Faculty Secretary prior to the class session,if possible. The attendance policy as defined by the AGTS catalog will be the guidelinefor handling excessive absences.2. Complete all assignments. Workbook assignments will be due each week unlessotherwise noted by the instructor. Reading assignments should be verified by a signedaffidavit on the due dates. A signed affidavit indicating the completion of all textbookreading should be noted on the final exam.3. Appropriately prepare for and successfully complete the weekly quizzes and majorexams. The final exam will begin at 10:15am on Friday, December 14, 2001.GRADING PROCEDURES1. Weekly quizzes and major exams will be given cumulative point values based upon thenumber correct in relation to the number possible on a descending scale as follows:100% - 90% = A range 89% - 80% = B range 79% - 70% = C rangeBGR 530 Greek I A (Continued)Randy C. WallsPage Three 69% - 60% = D range 59% - under = FThe instructor will drop the two lowest quiz scores before calculating the average quizscore for the semester.2. There will be no late quizzes or exams given unless a student has made the properabsence notification as indicated above under Course Requirements, Section 1.3. The following data gives the weight that each portion of the course requirements carry:Class Participation: 25%Attendance = 5%Readings = 5%Group Project = 5%Workbook Assignments = 10%Weekly Quizzes: 30%Major Exams: 25%Final Exam: 20%SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHYBlack, David A. Linguistics for Students of New Testament Greek. Grand Rapids: Baker BookHouse, 1988.__________. Learn to Read New Testament Greek. Expanded ed. Nashville: Broadman &Holman Publishers, 1994.__________. Using New Testament Greek in Ministry: A Practical Guide for Students andPastors. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1993.Dana, H.F. and J.R. Mantey. A Manual Grammar of the Greek New Testament. New York: TheMacmillan Company, 1955.Danker, Frederick W., ed. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other EarlyChristian Literature, 3rd ed. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000.Easley, Kendell H. User-Friendly Greek: A Common-sense Approach to the Greek NewTestament. Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1994.Efird, James M. A Grammar for New Testament Greek. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1990.BGR 530 Greek I A (Continued)Randy C. WallsPage FourGingrich, F. Wilbur. Shorter Lexicon of the Greek New Testament. Rev. ed. Chicago: Universityof Chicago Press, 1965.Hewett, J.A. New Testament Greek: A Beginning and Intermediate Grammar. Peabody:Hendrickson Publishers, 1986.Kaufman, Paul K. An Introductory Grammar of New Testament Greek. Palm Springs, CA:Ronald N. Haynes Publishers, Inc., 1982.Kohlenberger, John, III, Goodrick, Edward W. and Swanson, James. The ExhaustiveConcordance to the Greek New Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House,1995.MacDonald, W.G. Greek Enchiridion: A Concise Handbook of Grammar for Translation andExegesis. Peabody: Hendrickson Publishers, 1986.Machen, J.G. New Testament Greek for Beginners. New York: The Macmillan Company, 1923.Metzger, Bruce M. Lexical Aids for Students of New Testament Greek. Self published, 1976.Mounce, William D. Basics of Biblical Greek. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House,1993.__________. Analytical Lexicon of the Greek New Testament. Grand Rapids: ZondervanPublishing House, 1995.Stevens, Gerald L. New Testament Greek. 2nd Ed. Lanham, MD: University of America, Inc.,1997.Wallace, Daniel B. Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics. Grand Rapids: Zondervan PublishingHouse, 1996.Wenham, J.W. The Elements of New Testament Greek. Cambridge: Cambridge UniversityPress, 1965.SPECIFIC DATAPrepared by Randy C. Walls, July 23,