Elements of New Testament Greek
| Module title | Elements of New Testament Greek |
|---|---|
| Module code | THE1070 |
| Academic year | 2023/4 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Professor Morwenna Ludlow (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 20 |
|---|
Module description
In this module, you will start learning New Testament Greek from scratch. This will equip you to read biblical texts in their original language, and also give you a clearer insight into the interpretative difficulties facing translators and interpreters of biblical texts. From this introductory module you can progress to further study of the language of the New Testament texts.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This option module will enable you to acquire a good working knowledge of the basic elements of New Testament Greek, and to translate short passages from Greek into English with appropriate glossary.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of New Testament Greek
- 2. Produce accurate translations of short passages, with the aid of glossary
- 3. Identify and comment on grammatical forms of the language
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Demonstrate understanding of the nature of an ancient inflected language.
- 5. Show some understanding of the original language of a religiously significant text.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. Understand and learn key information and apply this in set tasks.
- 7. Show some understanding of the issues and challenges of translation
Syllabus plan
The work will comprise basic language learning and study of grammar, following J Duff, Elements of New Testament Greek from chapters 1-12. As the semester progresses there will be an increasing focus upon examples and sections taken from the set text (John 1.1-18).
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | 117 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching | 33 | Lectures |
| Guided independent study | 117 | Independent study |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vocab and grammar exercises | 2 x exercises requiring 1 hours work. | 1-7 | Written comment |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 100 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participation assessments: 5 x 10-minute tests on grammar and vocabulary. | 30 | 50 minutes | 1-7 | Marks, with opportunity to see marked script |
| Examination | 70 | 2 hours | 1-7 | Marks, with opportunity to see marked script |
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation assessments | Examination (50 minutes) | 1-7 | Referral/Deferral period |
| Examination | Examination (2 hours) | 1-7 | Referral/deferral period |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Youare required to purchase:
- J Duff, The Elements of New Testament Greek (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005)
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 4 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 2008 |
| Last revision date | 27/01/2021 |
