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Biblical Greek, Concentration

The concentration in biblical Greek prepares students for unmediated study of the New Testament and the Church Fathers. Offered by the Department of Classics, the concentration comprises coursework in patristic Greek and Scripture.

Concentration Requirements

To concentrate in biblical Greek, students must take five courses, namely: CLG 2315 Intermediate Greek, CLG 3334 Biblical Greek Readings, CLG 3335 Patristic Greek, and two approved advanced courses in Scripture.

Grammar review and study of more advanced syntactical structures. Selected readings from classical Greek prose and poetry; in recent years students have read one of Plato's dialogues. Fall.
Longer continuous passages of the Gospels and one letter of Paul are analyzed in language and literary form as well as in their historical and theological contexts. Offered upon demand.
An introduction to the rich tradition of Greek patristic literature that analyzes texts of four or five major writers from the second to the fifth century, usually including Ignatius, Athanasius, one of the Cappadocians, Cyril of Jerusalem, and John Chrysostom. Offered as needed.
Choose two Scripture readings approved by your supervisor.