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TMMC1037: Elementary New Testament Greek

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Type	Tied
Level	1
Credits	10
Availability	Available in 2024/2025
Module Cap	None.
Location	Durham
Department	Theology, Ministry and Mission

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Excluded Combinations of Modules

None

Aims

To give the students a grounding in New Testament Greek and a knowledge of the basic tools of translation.
To equip students to read closely the biblical text.
To equip students with skills and knowledge pertinent to other modules which they are taking or will take as part of their programme of study.

Content

Development of competency in elements of the Greek language.
Translation of relatively simple New Testament texts.
Introduction of the New Testament text in Greek, in addition to the study of Greek morphology and syntax. The module will utilize a standard introductory text (e.g. J. Duff, J. Dobson. W.D. Mounce), supplemented with exercises supplied in class. Students will read and translate at least one chapter of a NT text, e.g. Mark 1 or John 1.
Study of the accuracy and significance of published English translations of the Greek text.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

Know basic grammar and vocabulary of New Testament Greek.

Subject-specific Skills:

Translate relatively simple New Testament Greek
Identify grammatical constructions.

Key Skills:

Use generic linguistic skills.
Identify, gather and evaluate source materials for a specific purpose.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

Teaching methods to be specified by each TEI, selecting from the following:
Lectures provide content, a conceptual framework and a survey of approaches within a subject area that enable students to locate their learning in a wider context, to make connections with other disciplines, and to evaluate and apply their learning to different contexts.
Practical classes enable students to practice their linguistics skills and to learn from the feedback of teachers and peers.
Programmed online learning materials guide students through knowledge content, its wider framework and different approaches to its application.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Duration	Total
Language Classes	16	1.6	25
Personal Study			75
Total			100

Summative Assessment

Component: Language Test		Component Weighting: 30%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Language Test	30 minutes	100

Component: Language Test		Component Weighting: 70%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Language Test	1 hour	100

Formative Assessment

Weekly vocabulary tests and translation exercises may be set.

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