The objective of the course is to offer students an introduction to the vocabulary and grammar of the Koine Greek language in order to enable them to correctly read and understand the New Testament and the Septuagint in Greek. Upon completion of this course, students will have acquired the following knowledge and skills:
1. Knowing a basic vocabulary of frequently occurring words
2. Recognizing and interpreting common grammatical structures and patterns
3. Reading and understanding biblical passages in the original Greek with the help of a dictionary or lexicon
4. Translating words and sentences accurately for exegetical purposes.
5. Using critical tools: dictionary, lexicon, concordance, grammatical aids