Students learn the grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of Koine Greek to enable them to read the Bible in its original language. This is a crucial skill for deep exegesis and research.

Biblical Languages (Greek) – Level I

Level: Master’s
Course Length: 10 weeks (approx. 120–150 hours total if following full module path)
Delivery Mode: Competency-based, self-paced with required final exam

Course Overview

This is the first of a two-part sequence in Koine Greek. In this course, students will begin learning the grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of the Greek New Testament. The aim is to establish a foundation for reading biblical texts in their original language, preparing for more advanced translation, exegesis, and interpretation in the subsequent course.

The course is competency-based:

• Students may complete all modules and assignments to prepare for the final exam, or

• If students already have sufficient prior knowledge, they may skip directly to the final exam.

Competency is demonstrated through mastery of core vocabulary, paradigms, and grammatical structures on the final exam.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Recognize and write the Greek alphabet, accents, and punctuation.

2. Acquire a working vocabulary of approximately 200–300 words.

3. Conjugate regular verbs in the present, future, and imperfect tenses.

4. Decline nouns, pronouns, and adjectives in major cases.

5. Translate simple sentences from Greek to English.

6. Demonstrate readiness for Level II, where advanced syntax and exegesis will be emphasized.

Weekly Breakdown (20 Weeks)

Ongoing: Daily Alphabet, Grammar, And Vocabulary Acquisition 

• Utilizing The Scripturial App To Gain Real World Language Skills

• Practicing The Alphabet

• Greek To Me – Daily Vocabulary Acquisition

• Competency: Daily Practice To Slowing Increase Language Understanding

Weeks 1-2: Introduction to Koine Greek (16–20 hours)

• The Greek alphabet, pronunciation, breathing marks, and accents.

• Writing practice and recognition.

• Introduction to basic vocabulary.

• Competency: Read and write Greek words confidently.

Weeks 3-4: Nouns – First and Second Declensions (24–28 hours)

• Noun cases: nominative, genitive, dative, accusative, vocative.

• First and second declension endings.

• Introduction to definite articles.

• Competency: Decline and recognize nouns in context.

Weeks 5-6: Verbs – Present Active Indicative (20–24 hours)

• Verb stems and personal endings.

• Present tense and indicative mood.

• Vocabulary expansion.

• Competency: Conjugate and translate present active verbs.

Weeks 7-8: Adjectives & Agreement (24–28 hours)

• Adjective forms and agreement with nouns.

• Attributive vs. predicate positions.

• Competency: Translate noun-adjective combinations.

Weeks 9-10: Pronouns & Prepositions (24–28 hours)

• Personal, demonstrative, and relative pronouns.

• Prepositions with case usage.

• Competency: Apply pronouns and prepositions in translation.

Weeks 11-12: Verbs – Future Active & Middle (24–28 hours)

• Future tense forms.

• Introduction to middle voice.

• Competency: Conjugate and translate future active and middle verbs.

Weeks 13-14: Verbs – Imperfect Active (24–28 hours)

• Imperfect tense forms.

• Aspect and time significance in Greek.

• Competency: Recognize and translate imperfect verbs.

Weeks 15-16: Nouns – Third Declension (24–28 hours)

• Irregular stems and paradigms.

• Vocabulary practice and recognition.

• Competency: Translate third-declension nouns in context.

Weeks 17-18: Sentence Structure & Translation Practice (20–24 hours)

• Word order in Greek sentences.

• Coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.

• Practice translating simple NT passages.

• Competency: Translate full Greek sentences.

Weeks 19-20: Review & Competency Exam Prep (20–24 hours)

• Comprehensive review of vocabulary, paradigms, and syntax.

• Translation drills from selected NT verses.

• Final Competency Exam (required).

Assessment

• Competency Exam (100%): Required for completion. Students must demonstrate the ability to read, parse, and translate basic Greek sentences.

• Optional formative assessments: vocabulary quizzes, parsing drills, and practice translations (not required).