TEMPLE BAPTIST SEMINARY Elementary Greek (NT-521)

Mr. Kevin W. Woodruff, M.Div., M.S.I.S. Office: Cierpke Memorial Library Office Hours: M-F: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, 2:00-5:00 PM, 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Sat: 1:00-5:00 PM Phone: 423/493-4252 (Office) 423/698-9447 (Home) E-mail: cierpke@prodigy.net, woodruk@tntemple.edu Fall 2007 August 22 - December 10, 2007 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00-8:50 PM)

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
A foundational course in New Testament Greek phonology, morphology, verbal forms and grammar. A standard elementary grammar is utilized. Upon completion of this course, the student should have a vocabulary of 300 Greek words and have a basic knowledge of the Greek verbal and nominal systems

II. COURSE PURPOSE

To teach the student the need to have a comprehensive and working knowledge of the Greek language, so that they may better understand, teach and preach the Word of God. The ultimate purpose is glorify God through the proper handling of the His Word which God has entrusted to our care

III. TEXTS
A. REQUIRED 1. Textbooks Mounce, William D. Basics of Biblical Greek: Grammar. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003. ISBN: 0310250870 _____. Basics of Biblical Greek: Workbook. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003. ISBN: 0310250862 2. Greek Testament Aland, Barbara, et al., eds. The Greek New Testament . 4th rev. ed. New York: United Bible Societies, 1993. ISBN: 3438051133 3. Greek Lexicon Gingrich, F. Wilbur. Shorter Lexicon of the Greek New Testament. 2nd ed. Revised by Frederick W. Danker. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1983. ISBN: 0226136132 OR Trenchard , Warren C. A Concise Dictionary of New Testament Greek . Cambridge University Press, 2003. ISBN: 052181815X 4. Greek Vocabulary Cards Mounce, William D. Basics of Biblical Greek Vocabulary Cards. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, ISBN: 0310259878 5. Study Guide Insert Mounce, William D.. Zondervan Get an A! Study Guides: Biblical Greek. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2005. ISBN:0310262941 B. RECOMMENDED Hildebrandt, Ted. Mastering New Testament Greek: An Interactive Guide for Beginners. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2003. ISBN: 0801027594 Gromacki, Robert. Biblical Greek Vocabulary Cards. Springfield, Ohio: Visual Education , 1997 ISBN: 1556370075 Lamerson, Samuel. English Grammar to Ace New Testament Greek . Grand Rapids: Zondervan,

2004.

2004. ISBN: 0310255341 Metzger, Bruce M. Lexical Aids for Students of New Testament Greek . 3rd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998. ISBN: 0801021804 Mounce, William D. Teknia Language Tools 3.3. Spokane, Washington: Teknia Software, 2002. Available from: <http://teknia.com/tlt/tltwin.html> (Windows) <http://teknia.com/tlt/tltmac.html> (Macintosh) Mueller, Walter. Grammatical Aids for Students of New Testament Greek. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1972. ISBN: 0802814476 Pennington, Jonathan T. New Testament Greek Vocabulary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2001. ISBN: 0310243823 Silzer, Peter James, and Thomas John Finley. How Biblical Languages Work: A Student's Guide to Learning Greek and Hebrew. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2004. ISBN: 0825426448 Trenchard, Warren C. Complete Vocabulary Guide to the Greek New Testament. Revised ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1998. ISBN: 0310226953 Wilson, Mark. Mastering New Testament Greek Vocabulary Through Semantic Domains. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2002. ISBN: 0825441153

IV. COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to: A Have a vocabulary of 300 Greek words B. Know the Greek alphabet and have the ability to look up words in a Greek-English lexicon C. Be able to pronounce Koine Greek (Erasmian pronunciation) D. Have a basic working knowledge of the Greek verb and case systems E. Be able to parse many verb, noun, adjective, and pronoun forms. F. Have a rudimentary understanding of Greek word order and syntax

V. REQUIREMENTS
A. 33 Quizzes over the textbook B. 33 Workbook Assignments C. One Midterm Examination D. One Comprehensive Final Examination

VI. GRADING SYSTEM AND SCALE

A 95-100 A- 91-94 B+ 88- 90 B 84- 87 B- 81-83 C+ 78- 80 C 74-77 C-71-73 D+ 68-70 D 61- 70 D- 61-63 F 60-0 0 - 60

A. Average of all quiz grades = 25% B. Average of workbook exercises = 25% C. Midterm exam = 25% D. Final exam = 25% NOTA BENE: An extra 5% will be added to the final score for perfect attendance. This includes no cuts or absences of any type

VII. ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance at class session is expected on the part of all students. Class attendance is a vital part of the learning process. The Seminary allows for two weeks of absences each semester. Excessive unexcused absences will result in grade reduction. Arrangement concerning absences and make-up examinations should be made directly with the professor, Veterans with over ten unexcused absences will be dropped from enrollment in that course. A student having excessive absences must make an appointment for a conference with the instructor.

Missed quizzes must be taken within one day following the student's return to class. The request for a make-up quiz must be accompanied by a written excuse. If the excuse is denied by the instructor, the work may not be made up. If a student is absent on the day an assignment is due, the assignment must have been completed by its due-date in order for it to be considered on time. Late assignments due to discretionary cuts are penalized as indicated in the late assignment policy.

VIII. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Your academic work should be an honest reflection of your abilities and effort. Presenting someone elses work as your own is dishonest and will subject you to penalties ranging from an F for the assignment, an F for the course, or in severe cases, academic suspension. Faculty discretion is allowed, but the offense must be reported to the Dean of Students for inclusion in the students file.

VI. MAJOR DUE DATES AND ASSIGNMENTS

A. Midterm Exam (Comprehensive over Chapters 3-14) October 6, 2004 B. Final Exam (Comprehensive over Chapters 3-35) December 15, 2004 C. Daily Quizzes NOTA BENE: An extra 5% will be added to the final score for perfect attendance. This includes no cuts or absences of any type

IX. ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance at class session is expected on the part of all students. Class attendance is a vital part of the learning process. The Seminary allows for two weeks of absences each semester. Excessive unexcused absences will result in grade reduction. Arrangement concerning absences and make-up examinations should be made directly with the professor, Veterans with over ten unexcused absences will be dropped from enrollment in that course. A student having excessive absences must make an appointment for a conference with the instructor. Missed quizzes must be taken within one day following the student's return to class. The request for a make-up quiz must be accompanied by a written excuse. If the excuse is denied by the instructor, the work may not be made up. If a student is absent on the day an assignment is due, the assignment must have been completed by its due-date in order for it to be considered on time. Late assignments due to discretionary cuts are penalized as indicated in the late assignment policy.

X. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Your academic work should be an honest reflection of your abilities and effort. Presenting someone elses work as your own is dishonest and will subject you to penalties ranging from an F for the assignment, an F for the course, or in severe cases, academic suspension. Faculty discretion is allowed, but the offense must be reported to the Dean of Students for inclusion in the students file.

XI. SCHEDULE AND SEQUENCE OF ACTIVITIES

WEEK 1
August 24 Lecture: Class Introduction, Chapter 1, Greek Language and Chapter 2, Learning Greek Quiz: None Workbook: None August 26 Lecture: Chapter 3, The Alphabet and Pronunciation, Chapter 4, Punctuation and Syllabification Quiz: None Workbook: None

WEEK 2
August 29 Lecture: Chapter 5, Introduction to English Nouns Quiz: Quiz on Quiz on Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 3, Workbook Exercise 4,

August 31 Lecture: Chapter 6, Nominative Case, Accusative Case, and the Definite Article (Part One) Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 5 Workbook: Workbook Review #1, September 2 Lecture: Chapter 6, Nominative Case, Accusative Case, and the Definite Article (Part Two) Quiz: None Workbook: None

WEEK 3
September 5 Labor Day- No Classes September 7 Lecture: Chapter 7, Genitive Case and Dative Case Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 6 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 6 September 9 Lecture: Chapter 8, Prepositions Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 7 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 7

WEEK 4
September 12 Lecture: Chapter 9, Adjectives Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 8 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 8 September 14 Lecture: Chapter 10, Third Declension Nouns (Part One) Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 9 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 9 and Workbook Review #2 September 16 Lecture: Chapter 10, Third Declension Nouns (Part Two) Quiz: None Workbook: None

WEEK 5
September 19 Lecture: Chapter 11, First and Second Personal Pronouns Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 10 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 10 September 21 Lecture: Chapter 12, auvto,j Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 11 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 11

September 23 Lecture: Chapter 13, Demonstrative Pronouns and Adjectives Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 12 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 12 September 26 Lecture: Chapter 14, Relative Pronouns Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 13 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 13

WEEK 6

September 28 Review for Midterm Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 14 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 14 and Workbook Review #3 September 30

Midterm Exam (Comprehensive over Chapters 3-14)

October 3 Lecture: Chapter 15, Introduction to Verbs Quiz: None Workbook: None October 5 Lecture: Chapter 16, Present Active Indicative Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 15 Workbook: None October 7 Lecture: Chapter 17, Contract Verbs Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 16 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 16

WEEK 7

WEEK 8
October 10 Lecture: Chapter 18. Present Middle/Passive Indicative Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 17 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 17 October 12 Review Day October 14 Lecture: Chapter 19, Future Active/Middle Indicative Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 18 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 18

WEEK 9
October 17 Lecture: Chapter 20, Verbal Roots and Other Forms of the Future Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 19 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 19 October 19 Lecture: Chapter 21, Imperfect Indicative Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 20 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 20 and Workbook Review #4 October 21 Lecture: Chapter 22, Second Aorist Active/Middle Indicative Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 21 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 21 October 24 Review Day

WEEK 10

October 26 Lecture: Chapter 23, First Aorist Active/Middle Indicative Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 22 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 22

October 28 Lecture: Chapter 24, Aorist and Future Passive Indicative Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 23 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 23

WEEK 11
October 31 Lecture: Chapter 25, Perfect Indicative Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 24 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 24 November 2 Lecture: Chapter 26, Introduction to Participles Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 25 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 25 and Workbook Review #5 November 4 Lecture: Chapter 27, Present (Continuous) Adverbial Participles Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 26 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 26

WEEK 12
November 7 Lecture: Chapter 28, Aorist (Undefined) Adverbial Participles Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 27 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 27 November 9 Lecture: Chapter 29, Adjectival Participles Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 28 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 28 November 11 Lecture: Chapter 30, Perfect Participles and Genitive Absolutes Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 29 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 29

WEEK 13
November 14 Lecture: Chapter 31, Subjunctive Mood Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 30 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 30 and Workbook Review #6

November 16 ETS-No Class November 18 ETS-No Class

WEEK 14
November 21 Review Day November 23 Thanksgiving Holidays-No Class November 25 Thanksgiving Holidays-No Class

WEEK 15
November 28 Thanksgiving Holidays-No Class November 30 Lecture: Chapter 32, Infinitive Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 31 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 31 December 2 Lecture: Chapter 33, Imperative Mood Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 32 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 32

WEEK 16
December 5 Lecture: Chapter 34, mi Verbs; Indicative of divdwmi Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 33 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 33 December 7 Lecture: Chapter 35, Additional mi Verbs; Non-indicative Forms Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 34 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 34 December 9 Lecture: Review for Final Quiz: Quiz on Chapter 35 Workbook: Hand in Workbook Exercise 35 and Workbook Review #7

WEEK 17
December 15

Final Exam (Comprehensive over Chapters 3-35)

XII. BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SUPPORTING RESOURCES

1. Greek Lexicons
Kubo, Sakae, ed. A Reader's Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1975. ISBN: 0310269202 Danker, Frederick W., ed. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature. 3rd ed. Based upon Walter Bauers Griechisch-deutsches Wrterbook zu den Schriften des Neuen Testaments und der frhchristlichen Literatur . 6th edition. Ed. Kurt Aland and Barbara Aland with Viktor Reichmann and on previous English editions by W. F. Arndt, F. W. Gingrich, and F. W. Danker. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000.

2. Greek Study Helps

Hildebrandt, Ted. Mastering New Testament Greek: An Interactive Guide for Beginners. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2003. ISBN: 0801027594 Gromacki, Robert. Biblical Greek Vocabulary Cards. Springfield, Ohio: Visual Education , 1997 ISBN: 1556370075 Lamerson, Samuel. English Grammar to Ace New Testament Greek . Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2004. ISBN: 0310255341 Metzger, Bruce M. Lexical Aids for Students of New Testament Greek . 3rd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998. ISBN: 0801021804 Mounce, William D. Teknia Language Tools 3.3. Spokane, Washington:

Teknia Software, 2002. Available from: <http://teknia.com/tlt/tltwin.html> (Windows) <http://teknia.com/tlt/tltmac.html> (Macintosh) Mueller, Walter. Grammatical Aids for Students of New Testament Greek. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1972. ISBN: 0802814476 Pennington, Jonathan T. New Testament Greek Vocabulary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2001. ISBN: 0310243823 Silzer, Peter James, and Thomas John Finley. How Biblical Languages Work: A Student's Guide to Learning Greek and Hebrew. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2004. ISBN: 0825426448 Trenchard, Warren C. Complete Vocabulary Guide to the Greek New Testament. Revised ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1998. ISBN: 0310226953 Wilson, Mark. Mastering New Testament Greek Vocabulary Through Semantic Domains. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2002. ISBN: 0825441153