New Testament Greek II

Reading and Translating the Greek text of I John

February 6^th-March 26th

Monday evenings, 6:30-8:30 beginning Feb 6 (8 week series)
Instructor: Rev. Chip M. Anderson
Location: Trinity Church, 300 North Benson Road, Fairfield CT 06824
The New England School of Theology

This course focuses on reading and translating the Greek text of I John, functioning at two-levels: 1) For the new Greek student to help reinforce the basics learned in Greek I and 2) to give a Greek refresher for those who have had Greek previously in their educational experience.  The new Greek student will enhance the basics learned in Greek I, focusing on translation skills, building vocabulary, and strengthening how the language is used in the Greek New Testament.  For the student who had Greek at one time in college or seminary, who seeks to become reacquainted with the language, this course will be a refresher for that prior experience.  This course is a reading and translating course that will focus on how the parts of grammar produce an English translation of I John and assist the reader in forming exegetical interpretations of the text.

• The new student will build on the basics learned in Greek I
• The student with prior knowledge of Greek will refresh their memory of New Testament Greek
• Students will expand their knowledge of Greek grammar
• Students will learn how to translate a New Testament book, specifically I John
• Students will learn the value of knowing New Testament Greek for interpreting the text of Scripture
• Students will learn to develop a translation Journal.

• Any Greek New Testament is fine.  Please do not use a Greek-English Interlinear as the Greek text. For the Greek Text, it is recommended that students obtain Refresh Your Greek: Practical Helps for Reading the New Testament by Wesley J. Perschbacher.
• It is recommended that students obtain a copy of William Mounce’s The Basics of Biblical Greek (Zondervan) for refreshing Greek Grammar, and continued understanding of the language as it is used in the New Testament.
• A three ring binder with lined paper for making a translation Journal

The course evaluation will be based on the following:

• Preparedness for classroom translation (30%)
• Faithful preparation for reading and translation of individually assigned texts from I John (30%)
• Class participation and demonstration of tranlsative and interpretative skills (30%)
• Student self-evaluation (10%)

The grading is somewhat subjective on the instructor’s part, but will form the basis for a final grade in dialog with the student’s own self-evaluation.

 

Class Schedule

February 6— Introduction to the Course, Rationale, Expectations, and Journaling; Reading and Translation: I John 1:1-4; I John 1:5-10

February 13 — Reading and Translation: I John 2:1-6; I John 2:7-14; I John 2:15-17

February 20 — Reading and Translation: I John 2:18-25; I John 2:26-27 (this evening’s class might have to be moved to another date of the week since it is Washington’s Birthday)

February 27 — Reading and Translation: I John 2:28-3:3; I John 3:4-10

March 5 — Reading and Translation: I John 3:11-18; I John 3:19-24

March 12 — Reading and Translation: I John 4:1-6; I John 4:7-12; I John 4:13-16a

March 19 — Reading and Translation: I John 4:16b-21; I John 5:1-5; I John 5:6-12

March 26 — Reading and Translation: I John 5:13-15; I John 5:16-17; I John 5:18-21

April 2 — Make-up Class if needed