- Overview
- Module description
Intermediate New Testament Greek (THE2034)
| Staff | Professor David Horrell - Convenor |
|---|---|
| Credit Value | 15 |
| ECTS Value | 7.5 |
| NQF Level | 5 |
| Pre-requisites | THE1070 or equivalent |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Duration of Module | Term 2: 11 weeks; |
Module aims
This option module will enable you to apply and to develop your knowledge of New Testament Greek through work on a short set text and on further grammar. It will also enable you to engage in translation of the set text and to consider the issues involved in translation by comparing other published translations. NB: this level 2 (NQF 5) module is available to students in Stages 1, 2 and 3, provided they have fulfilled the prerequisites
ILO: Module-specific skills
- 1. demonstrate knowledge of New Testament Greek by producing accurate, fluid translations of passages from the set text and from unseen passages, with the aid of a glossary or dictionary
- 2. identify and comment on grammatical forms found in the texts
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
- 3. demonstrate awareness of the issues and decisions involved in producing translations of religiously significant texts
ILO: Personal and key skills
- 4. understand, learn, and apply knowledge in detailed analysis
- 5. demonstrate understanding of the nature of language and the issues involved in translation
Syllabus plan
Further grammar and language work, continuing work begun in THE1070, covering aspects of J Duff, The Elements of New Testament Greek, from chapter 13 onwards; translation of the set text; translation of unseen passages; comparison of various modern biblical translations of selected passages from the set text
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | 117 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching | 33 | Lectures |
| Guided independent study | 117 | Independent study |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vocab and grammar exercises | 2 x 1-hours work | 1-2 | Written comment |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | 75 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 60 | Two hours | 1-5 | Mark, with opportunity to see exam script with comments |
| Participation tasks: 3 x 10-minute grammar and vocab tests | 15 | 30 minutes total | 1-3 | Marks, with opportunity to see marked script |
| Translation comparison exercise | 25 | 1000 words | 30 minutes total | Written feedback and mark |
| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | Examination (2 hour) | 1-5 | Referral/Deferral period |
| Participation tasks | Examination (30 mins) | 3-5 | Referral/Deferral period |
| Translation comparison exercise | Translation comparison exercise | 1-5 | Referral/Deferral period |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Set text: selected passages from the following set texts will be studied during the module: Mark 1-3; Mark 15.1-16.8; John 1-3; John 18-20
You are required to purchase:
- J Duff, The Elements of New Testament Greek (Cambridge: CUP, 2005)
You will need to acquire a copy of one of the following texts. You will be provided with a free copy donated by the Bible Society through the Department.
- The Greek New Testament (UBS 3rd or 4th edition)
- Novum Testamentum Graece (Nestle-Aland 26th or 27th edition)
You will also be required to purchase one of the following texts:
- B Newman, A Concise Greek-English Dictionary of the New Testament (United Bible Societies, 1993)
- A Souter, A Pocket Lexicon to the Greek New Testament (Oxford; reissued as a Classic Reprint)
- W Trenchard, A Concise Dictionary of New Testament Greek (Cambridge: CUP, 2003)
Module has an active ELE page?
Yes
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
Available as distance learning?
No
Origin date
01/03/2012
Last revision date
03/03/2021
Key words search
Greek; New Testament; Biblical languages; translation
