DI1005 New Testament Greek 1

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

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SCQF level

SCQF level 7

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Planned timetable

4-5 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

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Module coordinator

Dr E P Knudson

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Module Staff

Dr M Sharp

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Module description

This module constitutes the first of a two-module New Testament Greek sequence. It introduces the first half of the essential grammar, morphology, and vocabulary of New Testament Greek. Upon completion of this module, the student will have acquired an understanding of the essential elements of Koine Greek grammar. The student will be prepared for DI2201 New Testament Greek 2, which will cover the remainder of grammar. Upon completion of the entire course of NT Greek grammar, the student will be able to analyse the Greek New Testament, as well as other Koine literature of the period.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisites

YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE GK1001 OR TAKE GK1002

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3 weekly lectures; 1 weekly tutorialrial

Scheduled learning hours

44

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

156

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • By the end of the module, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the noun and verb systems in New Testament Greek, and they will begin to observe the rhetorical features of the Greek of the New Testament in preparation for their future exegetical studies.
  • By the end of the module, students will be able to confidently progress to DI2201,New Testament Greek 2, with a view to being able to competently read the Greek New Testament and other Koine literature.
  • By the end of the module students will be able to make use of the analytical skills that result from language learning, and they will begin to gain the ability to verbalise complex logical and semantic relationships, through interactingeffectively with complex arguments in class discussions.
  • By the end of the module, students will be able to contribute to a healthy group atmosphere, through learning to interact with others in a charitable fashion.
  • By the end of the module, students will be able to demonstrate that they have been accountable for prompt completion of assigned work, employing self-direction, discipline, and time management.