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Overview

Issues in translation of New Testament Greek, including grammar and syntax, with reference to selected passages; translation and detailed exegesis of other Greek texts.

The paper is designed to enable students to translate selected texts from the Greek New Testament and to undertake interpretation of these Greek texts.

About this paper

Paper title Greek New Testament Exegesis 2
Subject Biblical Studies
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (Distance learning)
Full Year (On campus)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper involves in-person assessment
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,103.10
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
(GREK 111 and GREK 112) or (BIBS 131 and BIBS 132)
Pre or Corequisite
BIBS 121
Restriction
BIBX 223
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

Dr Katie Marcar

katie.marcar@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Revd Dr Katie Marcar and others

Paper Structure

The paper involves translation of one section of the Greek New Testament and translation and exegesis of two further sections.

Teaching Arrangements

Distance with in-person assessment components.

Campus: One two-hour lecture per week for the full year.

Distance: One two-hour lecture per week for the full year. Distance students participate in the campus classes via Zoom. Students who are unable to join classes can watch recordings at a later time.

Textbooks

Required:

E. Nestle, E. Nestle, K. Aland, and B. Aland, eds., Novum Testamentum Graece, 28th ed. (Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 2013).

Course outline
View the course outline for BIBS 223
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper at 200-level will be able to:

  • Translate selected Greek texts into English
  • Undertake close analysis of texts and write a detailed exegesis on the Greek text of selected passages
  • Comment on grammatical and syntactical features of selected texts
  • Acquire awareness and basic knowledge of the methods of New Testament textual criticism
  • Learn how to formulate historical, theological and exegetical questions
  • Present an extended analysis in essay form
Assessment details
  • 2 assignments x 20% each (40%)
  • Grammar comments 5%
  • Final exam 55%

Overview

Issues in translation of New Testament Greek, including grammar and syntax, with reference to selected passages; translation and detailed exegesis of other Greek texts.

The paper is designed to enable students to translate selected texts from the Greek New Testament and to undertake interpretation of these Greek texts.

About this paper

Paper title Greek New Testament Exegesis 2
Subject Biblical Studies
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (Distance learning)
Full Year (On campus)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
(GREK 111 and GREK 112) or (BIBS 131 and BIBS 132)
Pre or Corequisite
BIBS 121
Restriction
BIBX 223
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

Reverend Dr Katie Marcar

Teaching staff

Reverend Dr Katie Marcar

Paper Structure

The paper involves translation of one section of the Greek New Testament and translation and exegesis of two further sections.

Teaching Arrangements

Campus: one 2-hour lecture per week for the full year.

Distance: one 2-hour lecture per week for the full year. Distance students participate in the campus classes via Zoom. Students who are unable to join classes can watch recordings at a later time.

Textbooks

Required:

  • E. Nestle, E. Nestle, K. Aland, and B. Aland, eds., Novum Testamentum Graece. 28th ed. (Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 2013).
  • Course outline
    View the course outline for BIBS 223.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Self-motivation.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper at 200-level will be able to:

    • Translate selected Greek texts into English.
    • Undertake close analysis of texts and write a detailed exegesis on the Greek text of selected passages.
    • Comment on grammatical and syntactical features of selected texts.
    • Acquire awareness and basic knowledge of the methods of New Testament textual criticism.
    • Learn how to formulate historical, theological and exegetical questions.
    • Present an extended analysis in essay form.
    Assessment details
    • Two assignments (20% each) = 40%
    • Grammar comments = 5%
    • Final exam = 55%
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