Biblical Language Courses

FL 102 - Greek 1, Part 1 - Fall Semester  (4 credits)

An introduction to biblical (Koine) Greek, emphasizing forms, vocabulary, and the basic structure of the language. Attention is given to the translation of various parts of the New Testament and to gaining an appreciation for the insights from the Greek text. May be used as a Bible/Theology or humanities elective.

FL 103 - Hebrew 1, Part 1 - Fall Semester  (3 credits)

This course is an introduction to Biblical Hebrew emphasizing the forms and basic structure of the language so that the student may read his or her Hebrew Bible. Attention will be given to the textbook, reading portions of the Hebrew Scriptures, and gaining appreciation of the insights which can be learned from the Hebrew text. May be used as a Bible/Theology or humanities elective. Pre-requisite: FL 104 Greek 1, Part 2, or permission of the instructor.

FL 104 - Greek 1, Part 2 - Spring Semester  (4 credits)

A continuation of the content and forms presented in Greek I, Part 1, with continued emphasis on translation of the New Testament. May be used as a Bible/Theology or humanities elective. Pre-requisite: FL 102 Greek 1, Part 1

FL 105 - Hebrew 1, Part 2 - Spring Semester  (3 credits)

A continuation of the content and forms presented in Hebrew 1, part 1 so that the student may read his Hebrew Bible. May be used as a Bible/Theology or humanities elective. Pre-requisite: FL 103 Hebrew 1, Part 1

FL 202 - Greek 2, Part 1 - Fall Semester  (4 credits)

A study of the Greek New Testament designed to produce facility and speed in reading, a more advanced knowledge of Greek syntax, and the development of a comprehensive methodology for the exegesis of the Greek New Testament. May be used as a New Testament or Bible/Theology elective. Pre-requisite: FL 102 & FL 104 Greek 1, Parts 1 & 2

FL 203 - Hebrew 2, Part 1 - Fall Semester  (3 credits)

A study of Hebrew and the Hebrew Bible aimed at producing facility and speed in reading, a greater comprehensive of Hebrew syntax, and an understanding of sound exegetical method with a view to helping the student exegete narrative literature. May be used as an Old Testament or Bible/Theology elective. Pre-requisite: FL 103 & FL 105 Hebrew 1, Parts 1 &2

FL 204 - Greek 2, Part 2 - Spring Semester  (4 credits)

A continuing a study of the Greek New Testament designed to produce facility and speed in reading, advanced knowledge of Greek syntax, and the development of a comprehensive methodology for the exegesis of the Greek New Testament. May be used as a New Testament or Bible/Theology elective. Pre-requisite: FL 202 Greek 2, Part 1

FL 205 - Hebrew 2, Part 2 - Spring Semester  (3 credits)

A continuing study of Hebrew and the Hebrew Bible aimed at producing facility and speed in reading, a greater comprehension of Hebrew syntax, and an understanding of sound exegetical method with a view to helping the student exegete poetic literature. May be used as an Old Testament or Bible/Theology elective. Pre-requisite: FL 203 Hebrew 2, Part 1

FL 210/211 - Hebrew Reading Seminar  (1 credit)

This is a one credit course designed to enable students to read and understand their Hebrew Bible. They will review the grammar learned in first year Hebrew, build their Hebrew vocabulary, and develop facility in reading Biblical Hebrew. This course may be taken twice in order to earn two credits. Pre-requisite: FL 105 Hebrew 1, Part 2

FL 302 - Greek 3, Part 1 - Fall Semester  (3 credits)

The student will use the tools learned in Greek II to prepare a commentary on a selected portion of Scripture. The commentary will present the historical background, structure, and argument of the passage, as well as a detailed exegesis of the Greek text. Taught jointly with Greek 4. May be used as a New Testament or Bible/Theology elective. Pre-requisite: FL 202 & 204 Greek 2

FL 304 - Greek 3, Part 2 - Spring Semester  (3 credits)

A continuation and extension of FL 302 Greek 3, Part 1. Taught jointly with Greek 4. May be used as a New Testament or Bible/Theology elective. Pre-requisite: FL 202 & 204 Greek 2

FL 402 - Greek 4, Part 1 - Fall Semester  (3 credits)

Utilizing the tools learned in Greek 2 students will prepare a commentary on a selected portion of Scripture. The commentary will present the historical background, structure, and argument of the passage, as well as a detailed exegesis of the Greek text. Taught jointly with Greek 3. May be used as a New Testament or Bible/Theology elective. Pre-requisite: FL 302 & 304 Greek 3

FL 404 - Greek 4, Part 2 - Spring Semester  (3 credits)

A continuation and extension of Greek 4, Part 1. Taught jointly with Greek 3. May be used as a New Testament or Bible/Theology elective. Pre-requisite: FL 302 & 304 Greek 3