BIBLICAL LANGUAGES

BIBLICAL LANGUAGES 1101-4499. SPECIAL STUDIES. The purpose of special studies in biblical languages is to increase the student’s ability to interpret scripture properly. Prerequisite: Dean’s consent. One to six semester hours

BIBLICAL LANGUAGES 2411. ELEMENTARY GREEK I. An introduction to the Koine Greek of the New Testament. Primary emphasis will be given to learning the Greek verb system. Attention will also be given to the case system and to the acquisition of a limited vocabulary. Fall. Prerequisite: BIB 1303 and BIB 1304 or consent of instructor. Four semester hours

BIBLICAL LANGUAGES 2421. ELEMENTARY GREEK II. A study of the participles, infinitives and pronouns, and how they function in Greek clauses. Other emphases will include building vocabulary and translating regularly from the Greek New Testament. Spring. Prerequisite: BLA 2411 Four semester hours

BIBLICAL LANGUAGES 2431. ELEMENTARY HEBREW I. An elementary course in Classical Hebrew designed to introduce the student to the original language of the Old Testament. Emphasis will be placed upon the study of Hebrew grammar and the acquisition of vocabulary. Fall, even years. Prerequisite: BIB 1303 and BIB 1304 or consent of instructor. Four semester hours

BIBLICAL LANGUAGES 3401. INTERMEDIATE GREEK I. An intensive study of case and verb syntax, using 1st Thessalonians as a guide. Fall. Prerequisite: BLA 2411, 2421. Four semester hours

BIBLICAL LANGUAGES 3421. ELEMENTARY HEBREW II. A study of Hebrew verbs and syntax of Hebrew sentences. Emphasis will be placed upon the continued acquisition of vocabulary and the translation of passages from the Hebrew Bible. Spring, odd years. Prerequisite: BLA 2431. Four semester hours

BIBLICAL LANGUAGES 4121. BIBLICAL LANGUAGE ASSISTANT. Students will serve as assistants in the elementary Greek or Hebrew courses. Duties may include grading, tutoring, periodically meeting a class, and other duties as assigned by the professor. May be repeated for credit. Offered on demand. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. One semester hour

BIBLICAL LANGUAGES 4321. ADVANCED GREEK. A study of selected passages from the Greek New Testament, allowing for the sharpening of the translation and interpretation skills acquired in lower-division courses. Some emphasis will be given to exegesis, diagramming, and homiletical preparation. Since different passages from the Greek New Testament will be selected each time, the course may be repeated for credit. Spring, even years. Prerequisite: BLA 2411, 2421, and 3401. Three semester hours

BIBLICAL LANGUAGES 4351. GREEK EXEGESIS. An intensive study of selected passages from the Greek New Testament with emphasis on translation and exegesis. Since different passages from the Greek New Testament will be selected each time, the course may be repeated for credit. Spring, odd years. Prerequisite: BLA 2411, 2421, and 3401. Three semester hours