Greek (GRK)

GRK 201. Greek I. (3 Credits)

This course presents elements of vocabulary, morphology, and syntax with a reading of simple Greek prose. Students will learn to recognize Greek vocabulary, to distinguish between the various parts of speech, to analyze Greek morphology, and to apply rules of syntax in order to create translations of elementary Greek texts that represent a synthesis of Greek vocabulary, morphology, and syntax.

GRK 202. Greek II. (3 Credits)

This course continues the presentation of elements of vocabulary, morphology, and syntax with a reading of simple Greek prose. Students will learn to recognize Greek vocabulary, to distinguish between the various parts of speech, to analyze Greek morphology, and to apply rules of syntax in order to create translations of elementary Greek texts that represent a synthesis of Greek vocabulary, morphology, and syntax.
Prerequisite: GRK 201.

GRK 303. Greek III. (3 Credits)

This course completes the presentation of elements of vocabulary, morphology, and syntax with a reading of simple Greek prose. Students will learn to recognize Greek vocabulary, to distinguish between the various parts of speech, to analyze Greek morphology, and to apply rules of syntax in order to create translations of elementary Greek texts that represent a synthesis of Greek vocabulary, morphology, and syntax.
Prerequisite: GRK 202.

GRK 304. Greek IV. (3 Credits)

This course consists primarily of intermediate narrative readings. These readings may come from any combination of the Gospels, the LXX, or the Church Fathers. Students will increase their knowledge of Greek vocabulary and further develop their understanding of Greek syntax. They will study the culture and genre in which the assigned texts were written while also learning about the transmission of the text of the Greek New Testament.
Prerequisite: GRK 303.

GRK 403. Greek V. (3 Credits)

This course will consist primarily of intermediate epistolary readings from the New Testament or other Greek epistolary literature. Students will increase their knowledge of Greek vocabulary and further develop their understanding of Greek syntax. They will study the culture and genre in which the assigned texts were written while also learning about the textual apparatus used in critical editions of the Greek New Testament. Finally, they will produce an exegetical analysis.
Prerequisite: GRK 304.

GRK 404. Greek VI. (3 Credits)

This course consists of advanced readings from the New Testament or other Greek literature. Students will increase their knowledge of Greek vocabulary and further develop their understanding of Greek syntax. They will study the culture and genre in which the assigned texts were written while also researching and writing on aspects of the Greek language. Finally, they will produce a paper on Greek grammar.
Prerequisite: GRK 403.

GRK 414. Epic Poetry. (3 Credits)

This course studies selected readings of such Greek poets as Babrius, Hipponax, Homer, Euripides, and Sophocles, with readings progressing from the relatively easy to the more difficult. The study of Greek prose may also be used to prepare students to read Greek poetry.
Prerequisite: GRK 304.

GRK 420. Greek Readings. (1 Credit)

This course is a one credit readings course for students of all levels who wish to continue in the language in order to maintain their knowledge and ability in Greek.
Prerequisite: GRK 303.