GRK1101 Elementary Classical Greek I
5 credits. An introduction to the vocabulary and grammar of classical Greek. Translation of simple prose.
GRK1102 Elementary Classical Greek II
5 credits. Basic vocabulary and grammar of classical Greek. Translation of simple prose. Prerequisite(s): GRK1101
GRK2001 Intermediate Koine Greek I
3 credits. Comprehensive review of vocabulary and grammar of Koine Greek. Translation of selected koine Greek texts. Prerequisite(s): GRK1002 or GRK1102 or consent of the division
GRK2002 Intermediate Koine Greek II
3 credits. Reading of New Testament Greek texts. Prerequisite(s): GRK2001
GRK2101 Intermediate Classical Greek I
3 credits. Comprehensive review of vocabulary and grammar of classical Greek. Translation of selected classical texts. Prerequisite(s): GRK1102
GRK2102 Intermediate Classical Greek II
3 credits. Translation of Plato’s Apology. Advanced study of the Greek verb. Prerequisite(s): GRK2101
GRK3001 Hellenistic Texts
3 credits. Translation of selections from the Septuagint, pseudepigraphal writings, Josephus, and early Christian documents. Collateral reading provides background on the history, culture, and religion of the Hellenistic period. Prerequisite(s): GRK1002 for seminary certification candidates or GRK2002 or GRK2102
GRK3002 Greek Classics in Translation
3 credits. Study of classical Greek literature selections in their historical context, read in English translation. Selections taken from ancient Greek epic, poetry, tragedy, comedy, history, history, and philosophy. For students in the koine Greek program.
GRK3101 Greek Comedy
3 credits. Translation of selections from Aristophanes and/or Menander supplemented by readings in translation. Prerequisite(s): GRK2102
GRK3102 Herodotus
3 credits. Selections from the History, read in the original and in translation. Discussion of Herodotus’ approach to history and his treatment of the Persian War. Prerequisite(s): GRK2102
GRK3103 Lysias & Greek Oratory
3 credits. Selections from Lysias’ speeches, read in the original and in translation. Review of historical background. Emphasis on aspects of Greek rhetoric with attention to application for modern speakers and writers. Prerequisite(s): GRK2102
GRK3104 Homer’s Iliad
3 credits. Translation of selected portions of the Iliad, with the rest read in translation. Prerequisite(s): GRK2102
GRK3106 Plato
3 credits. Reading of a major dialogue in Greek with appreciation of its literary form and critique of its argument. Supplementary readings in other dialogues (in English) and in the secondary literature. Prerequisite(s): GRK2102
