Greek Exegesis: James
Course code: GREK 601

Greek Exegesis: James consists of translation and exegetical analysis in Greek of the Epistle to the James, with special attention to how syntactical structures contribute to semantic analysis.

Intended Outcomes

• Knowledge of
  • The contents and syntactical characteristics of the letter of James.
  • The components and uses of a standard critical Greek NT apparatus.
  • The range of scholarly opinion on a selected text, including its exegetical and pragmatic dimensions.
• Appreciation for
  • Structural diagramming as a means to sharpen one’s understanding of an author’s argument in epistolary literature.
  • The role played by the elements of New Testament exegesis.
• Ability to
  • Write an exegetical paper that demonstrates familiarity with the whole range of exegetical skills.
  • Show evidence of advanced skill in analyzing the case, tense, participle, infinitive, and article uses of Koine Greek.
  • Use arcing to diagram a passage’s thought flow in Greek.

Assignment Overview

• Students will translate and analyze the Greek text of James.
• Students will write one major exegetical paper, approximately 17-20 pages.