ASSEMBLIES OF GOD THEOLOGICAL SEMINARYBGR 531 Greek I B(3 Credits)Randy C. Walls, M.Div. Spring 2002COURSE 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. Demonstrate a proficiency in using Greek grammars, lexicons, and other New Testamentstudy aids.5. Appreciate the value of studying the New Testament in its original language.TEXTBOOKS Need to get your books? (www link to AGTS bookstore)Required:Aland, 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 by Thomas Sawyer. Nashville:Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1995.Recommended:Cox, Steven L. Essentials of New Testament Greek: A Student's Guide. Revised Edition.Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1995.BGR 531 Greek I B (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. Classroom discussion.3. Recitation of workbook assignments.4. Reading assignments in Greek grammars, lexicons, and other study aids.5. Group projects.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 be from 10:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. on April 26, 2002.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:BGR 531 Greek I B (Continued)Randy C. WallsPage Three100% - 90% = A 89% - 80% = B 79% - 70% = C 69% - 60% = D 59% under = F2. 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: 30%(Includes Attendance/10%, Reading/5%, Workbook/10%, and Group assignment/5%)Weekly Quizzes: 30%Major Exams: 20%Final Exam: 20%SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHYBlack, David A. Linguistics for Students of New Testament Greek. Grand Rapids: Baker BookHouse, 1988.Dana, H.F. and J.R. Mantey. A Manual Grammar of the Greek New Testament. New York: TheMacmillan Company, 1955.Efird, James M. A Grammar for New Testament Greek. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1990.Gingrich, 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, Edward W. Goodrick, and James Swanson. The ExhaustiveConcordance to the Greek New Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House,1995.BGR 531 Greek I B (Continued)Randy C. WallsPage FourMacDonald, 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.Mounce, William D. Basics of Biblical Greek. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House,1993.Stevens, Gerald L. New Testament Greek. Lanham, MD: University Press of America, Inc.,1997.SPECIFIC DATAPrepared by Randy C. Walls, November 12,