Description
A study of the "koine" based on texts from the New Testament. The basic concepts of New Testament Greek Grammar, syntax and vocabulary are studied and applied on readings from the Gospels. The study is diachronic, taking into consideration the development of the greek language from its Classicial origin to the "koine" and modern Greek. The aim of the course is to immerse the students in the study of the texts of the New Testament and introduce them to the language used in the Greek Orthodox services.