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A reading-based beginners’ paper covering the basic elements of New Testament Greek grammar and vocabulary, designed to develop reading skills in New Testament Greek.
The paper is designed to give students a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek, enabling them to read simple texts and to use dictionaries and commentaries. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed.
| Paper title | Introductory New Testament Greek Language 1 |
|---|---|
| Paper code | BIBS131 |
| Subject | Biblical Studies |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(Distance learning)
Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $929.55 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- BIBX 131
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Theology
- Eligibility
- Any student can study Theology whether they are of the Christian faith, another faith, or of no religious faith at all. Theology is an examination of the scriptures, history, content and relevance of the Christian faith, but it presupposes or requires no Christian commitment from students. All it requires is an inquiring mind and an interest in those skills that can be gained through the study of any subject in the Humanities.
- Contact
Professor Paul Trebilco - email paul.trebilco@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
View more information on the Theology Programme’s website
- Teaching staff
Dr Gillian Townsley - email gillian.townsley@otago.ac.nz
- Paper Structure
The paper works through part of a textbook and incorporates study of short sections of the Greek New Testament.
- Teaching Arrangements
- Campus: three lectures per week.
Distance: three lectures per week, via a desktop videoconferencing programme which is available free of charge. Students who are unable to join classes can download the videos and watch them at a later time. - Textbooks
Required: Duff, J. (2005). The Elements of New Testament Greek. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
It is essential that students have this book.- Course outline
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Critical thinking.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
The Learning Outcomes of this paper are:
- To acquire the main principles of New Testament Greek grammar
- To learn a broad core of vocabulary comprising the most frequently used words in the New Testament
- To read and understand selected texts from the Greek New Testament
