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TMMC1047: Continuing New Testament Greek: Texts Study

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Type	Tied
Level	1
Credits	10
Availability	Available in 2023/24
Module Cap	None.
Location	Durham
Department	Theology, Ministry and Mission

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Excluded Combinations of Modules

None

Aims

To develop the students linguistic knowledge and exegetical skills for the close study of selected New Testament texts.
To build on students knowledge of New Testament Greek gained in Introduction to New Testament Greek or through other prior study.
To equip students with skills and knowledge pertinent to other modules which they are taking or will take as part of their programme of study.

Content

Normally the study of selected chapters of the New Testament, reading and translating them to develop skills in exegesis and interpretation. Students will read and translate at least 100 160 verses of a Gospel (e.g. Mark 1-4 or John 1-4)
Evaluation of options for translation and to consideration of the role of context in making interpretative decisions.
Introduction of basic principles of textual criticism, using the textual apparatus of a standard edition of the NT Greek text.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

Know and understand critical linguistic and literary conventions of set New Testament texts.

Subject-specific Skills:

Translate New Testament Greek at an introductory level.
Use introductory exegetical and interpretative skills for the close study of the biblical text.
Show how syntax and morphology affect exegetical and interpretative decisions.

Key Skills:

Use generic linguistic skills.
Identify, gather and evaluate source materials for a specific purpose.
Carry out a guided task that involves: independent inquiry; management of time and resources; using IT; meeting deadlines; evaluating the task and learning from it.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

Lectures provide content, a conceptual framework and a survey of approaches within a subject area that enable students to locate their learning in a wider context, to make connections with other disciplines, and to evaluate and apply their learning to different contexts.
Practical classes enable students to practice their linguistics skills and to learn from the feedback of teachers and peers.
Programmed online learning materials guide students through knowledge content, its wider framework and different approaches to its application.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Duration	Total
Language Classes	16	1.6	25
Personal Study			75
Total			100

Summative Assessment

Component: Examination		Component Weighting: 40%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Language Test	30 minutes	100

Component: Written Assignment		Component Weighting: 60%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Written Assignment	1,500 words	100

Formative Assessment

Weekly translation exercises may be set.

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