Module: Introduction to Koine Greek

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Introduction to Koine Greek
Module Code	TP125
School	59
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Jonathan Kearney Semester 2: Jonathan Kearney Autumn: Jonathan Kearney
Module Teachers	Jonathan Kearney
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only

Description

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to Koine Greek, the common Greek idiom of the Roman Empire in the first centuries BCE and CE. Koine Greek is the language of the New Testament, the earliest translation of the Hebrew Bible, and many other literary and epigraphic texts. In this module students develop knowledge of the Greek alphabet, its scripts, accentuation, basic Greek grammar, and the use of critical editions of the New Testament. Students will also develop a working vocabulary of Greek that can be used in future research and study. Students are expected to attend and contribute to lectures, to keep up to date with assignments, and to engage with assigned texts in a reflective and analytical manner.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and write the Greek alphabet in minuscule script
2. Recognise nouns in their various declensions
3. Identify the basic parts of speech, including definite article, pronouns, prepositions, verbs, nouns and adjectives
4. Understand basic Greek verb forms
5. Read and recognise the most prevalent words in biblical Greek
6. Translate simple sentences from Greek into English

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Assessment Feedback	187.5	No Description
Total Workload: 187.5

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Participation	n/a	20%	n/a
In Class Test	Mid-term	20%	n/a
Assignment	weekly homework	20%	n/a
Written Exam	Final in class exam	40%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AFU	Age Friendly University Programme
BATLE	BA in Theology and Lifelong Education
BATRS	BA in Theology and Religious Studies

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