Course Catalogue

TRS 1 : New Testament Greek TRS1004

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Critical Studies
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 1 (SCQF level 7)
  • Typically Offered: Runs Throughout Semesters 1 and 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course provides the basic knowledge needed to read the New Testament in the original Greek.

Timetable

3 x 1hr sessions per week over 10 weeks in each semester as scheduled on MyCampus. Ideally Monday, Tuesday, Thursday at 10am (co-taught with TRS4065).

Requirements of Entry

None

Excluded Courses

GREEK1001; GREEK1002; GREEK2001; GREEK 2002; TRS4045; TRS4065 

Assessment

The standard assessments for this course are:

■ Coursework: 12 short language exercises submitted throughout the year with all pieces finally submitted by March - 25%

■ Examination of 2 hours duration - 75%

 

If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available:

■ There is no alternative to the coursework, but a flexible deadline can be offered as reasonable adjustments (students should follow the usual process for extensions)

■ There is no alternative to the exam, but extra time can be offered as reasonable adjustments (students should follow the usual process for extensions)

 

Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.

Main Assessment In: April/May

Course Aims

This course will provide the opportunity to:

■ introduce students to key concepts in the study of Greek language

■ familiarise students with the basic features of the forms and structure of Greek as used in the New Testament

■ equip students with a basic Greek vocabulary targeted at reading the New Testament.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ demonstrate knowledge of basic Greek grammar and vocabulary and the ability to read simple passages, seen and unseen.

■ demonstrate competence in basic translation into idiomatic English with the use of a Greek lexicon.

■ demonstrate the ability to reflect critically on social, historical, theological, gendered, political and literary aspects of issues involved with reading and translating texts from the Greek New Testament in general, and in particular parts of Mark

■ demonstrate the ability to use both primary and secondary sources.

■ demonstrate communication, analytic, creative and problem-solving skills through translation.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions