BIGK 214-01, Greek Exegetical Spring Semester 2019 Maranatha Baptist University Dr. Preston L. Mayes

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION

A study of the Greek emphasizing grammatical analysis of selected passages throughout the New Testament. This will be accomplished through building on the knowledge of established in Greek Reading, block diagramming, and an exegetical approach to the syntax of the , , and . (3 credit hours)

MBU Institutional Outcomes supported by this course: 3. Critical Analysis: Students will evaluate concepts from a biblical worldview with logical reasoning and intellectual honesty. 9. Biblical Interpretation: Students will interpret Scripture using the

historical-grammatical method with careful attention to the immediate

and broad biblical context. This is the primary goal of the course

II. PURPOSE OF THE COURSE (Teacher Goals)

A. To instill an enthusiasm for the value of Greek for the understanding and application of the New Testament B. To develop confidence in handling the of the NT C. To glorify God for the inspiration and preservation of the NT text D. To demonstrate the value of Greek for preparing preaching and teaching outlines

III. OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able: A. To translate the Greek New Testament with a minimum of helps B. To parse each , , and verbal form in the New Testament with a minimum of helps C. To explain all elements of 1st year Koine Greek grammar D. To utilize a vocabulary of all words used 50 or more times in the Greek New Testament E. To explain and implement various elements of Greek syntax of the word; specifically: cases, tenses, , mood, and F. To produce accurate phrase diagrams of the Greek NT with semantic tags

2 IV. TEXTS FOR THE COURSE

A. Required texts:

1. Greek New Testament, UBS 5th edition.

2. Richard Young. Intermediate NT Greek A Linguistic and Exegetical Approach. Broadman & Holman, ISBN 0-8054-1059-7.

B. Recommended, but not required:

1. Andreas Kostenberger, Benjamin Merkle, and Robert Plummer, Going Deeper with New Testament Greek. Broadman & Holman, 2016. 2. Daniel B. Wallace. Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics, Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1996. 3. Walter Bauer. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament, 3d ed., ed. W. F. Arndt, F. W. Gingrich, and F. W. Danker. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000. 4. Mike Stallard. 1 and 2 Thessalonians: Living for Christ’s Return. 21st Century Biblical Commentary Series. Chattanooga: AMG, 2009. 5. Jeffrey Weima. I. Howard Marshall. 1-2 Thessalonians. BECNT. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2014.

V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

A. Translation and Phrase Diagram

Each student is required to translate the assigned NT passages from 1 Thessalonians according to the course schedule. An English Bible MAY NOT be used to complete this assignment. If you get your Greek text from a computer program, you must copy and paste the text into a Word document before translating (so you will not have access to online parsing, etc.). Obtaining any parsing or translation from a computer program or English text will be considered cheating and will be subject to severe academic penalties. All translation must include parsing for all verbal forms.

In conjunction with the translation, students must phrase diagram the passage. Your diagram must be done in Greek. It is best to do this in a Word document rather than hand writing this assignment.

This assignment must be completed by the beginning of the class it is assigned. Your assignment will be the basis for class discussion. You must bring a copy of your translation and diagramming with you to class on the day that it is due. I expect you to make corrections on both in class.

B. Grammar Word Evaluations

For each translation assignment, the student must also evaluate the use of the words in the NT passage. This evaluation must be done according to the 3 course schedule. For example, after the course lecture on the use of the genitive case, the student should evaluate every use of the genitive word in the passage translated. An evaluation of the word will include choosing the correct use for the word out of the possible categories in Young’s book AND giving valid reasons for the correct use of the word.

The student will not be given the words that need to be evaluated. Part of the assignment is to identify which words fit the category of evaluated words each week. Part of your grade for this assignment will be how well you identify the words that fit the category for the week.

C. Quizzes

1. The student will be quizzed over the vocabulary that is assigned from first year Greek. Students are responsible for all words used 50 or more in the Greek NT.

2. The student will also be quizzed over the syntax material from the assigned chapters out of the course text. The student should be able to define the use categories and apply them to NT verses.

D. Reading

Read the assigned chapters from the course text according to the course schedule. You must type out the list of categories in each chapter with a definition of that category written in your own words. You must upload your summary of this reading in MyMaranatha. You will not get credit for the reading without the summary. You may use these summaries on your quizzes.

E. Devotional

The student must write a devotional using the template provided. This devotional should be written on any passage from 1 Thessalonians that was particularly relevant to you during the course of this class. Full disclosure: this devotional may be used in a future Maranatha Baptist Seminary publication. You might want to keep that in mind when writing. A template for this devotional is available in MyMaranatha.

F. Exam

There will be one exam for this course: a final. The final exam will test the student’s proficiency in vocabulary, translating the Greek New Testament with a minimum of helps, parsing, and understanding of and application of Greek grammar and syntax. 4

VI. GRADING FOR THE COURSE A. Translation/Diagramming 25% B. Word Evaluations 20% C. Quizzes 20% D. Reading 10% E. Devotional 10% F. Final Exam 15%

VII. POLICIES FOR THE COURSE

A. Late Work-All work is due at the beginning of the class for which it is assigned. All work is expected to be completed on time. Any work turned in after the due date will have its grade reduced by 4% per calendar day.

B. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated in this course. Consult the section in the Seminary catalog regarding Academic and Intellectual Expectations for a description of academic dishonesty and appropriate penalties for violation.

C. Collegiality-The Seminary catalog states, “The Seminary has an expectation of collegiality in and out of the classroom. There must be an ability and willingness to talk about controversial issues in an attitude of mutual respect between students, professors and others. The classes should not degenerate into arguments, especially over issues that have been debated regularly among fundamental Baptists. You should not attempt to pit one teacher against another in your classes. We desire that there be an openness in class discussion and a transparency of both faculty and students. The class professor has the right to end a discussion which he believes has become nonproductive.”

D. ADA Policy- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti- discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, the law requires that all students with disabilities be given a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Learning Assistance Program Director, in the library or email [email protected].

E. Grading Scale

B+ 90-91.99 C+ 81-82.99 D 64-72.99 A 94-100 B 85-89.99 C 75-80.99 F 0-63 A - 92-93.99 B- 83-84.99 C- 73-74.99

5 VIII. SCHEDULE FOR THE COURSE

A. Monday—the student is responsible to translate and phrase diagram the assigned NT passage. B. Wednesday—complete the word evaluation assignment according to the course schedule for the translation from Monday of the same week. C. Friday—Reading/Lecture or quiz (every quiz includes vocabulary)

Monday Wednesday Friday Translate/Diagram Word evaluation Read/Quiz January 20 January 22 January 24 – Nom/Voc/Acc Course Introduction 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Read KMP: ch. 2 (49-85) January 27 January 29 January 31 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10 Evaluate all Nom./Voc./Acc. Quiz: KMP ch. 2 February 3 February 5 February 7 - Genitive 1 Thessalonians 2:1-7 Evaluate all Nom./Voc./Acc. Read KMP: ch. 3 (85-118) February 10 February 12 February 14 1 Thessalonians 2:8-14 Evaluate all genitives Quiz: KMP ch. 3 February 17 February 19 February 21 - Dative 1 Thessalonians 2:15-20 Evaluate all genitives Read KMP: ch. 4 (119-150) February 24 February 26 February 28 1 Thessalonians 3:1-7 Evaluate all datives Quiz: KMP ch. 4 March 2 March 4 March 6 - Article 1 Thessalonians 3:8-13 Evaluate all datives Read KMP: ch. 5a (151-162) March 9 March 11 March 13 – /Adj. 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Evaluate all articles Read KMP: ch. 5b & 12a (163- 181 & 389-397) March 16 March 18 March 20 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Evaluate all pronouns/adjectives Quiz: KMP chs. 5 and 12a March 23 March 25 March 27 Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break March 30 April 1 April 3 – Pres/Impf/Fut 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Evaluate all prepositions Read KMP: ch. 8 (253-286) Devotional due April 6 April 8 April 10 – Aor/Perf/Pluperf 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Evaluate all Pres, Imp, Fut verbs Read KMP: ch. 9 (287-318) April 13 April 15 April 17 1 Thessalonians 5:7-11 Evaluate all verb tenses Quiz: KMP ch. 8-9 April 20 April 22 April 24 – Voice and Mood 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 Evaluate all Pres and Aor verbs Read KMP: ch. 6-7 (189-252) – 2 reading assignments April 27 April 29 May 1 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 Evaluate all voices, moods Quiz: KMP ch. 6-7 May 4 (7:30 am) - May 6 (1:30 pm) Open finals