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126 | COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2016-2017 SEMINARY & SCHOOL OF MINISTRY
BIBLICAL GREEK MINOR
Minor Only
Purpose and Objectives
The Greek minor provides students with in-depth training in the original language of the New Testament. It prepares students
to apply their training in such areas as exegesis and Bible translation and to use their training as a foundation for graduate
study or research.
In addition to the mission statement, general objectives and requirements of the bachelor’s degree, the objectives of the
Greek minor are to enable students to:
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Master an intermediate-level understanding of the grammar and syntax of New Testament Greek.
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Practice aided reading and produce accurate translations of New Testament texts into English.
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Understand the texts of the New Testament against their historical, literary, and cultural backgrounds.
See Appendix A for graduation requirements.
Course of Study
15
BTS 4200
Bible Backgrounds
3
GRE 3112
Introductory Greek Grammar I
3
GRE 3113
Introductory Greek Grammar II
3
GRE 4210
Greek III: New Testament Greek Exegesis
3
GRE 43xx
Greek IV: Exposition of [New Testament Book]
3
Note: Students who are not pursuing a professional major must complete three semester hours of upper-level practical
skill development (BTS 4401, taken twice) in addition to the 15 hours set out above.