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ClassesNSA Syllabus; Patristics (GRE 411)
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| Didache: | Vocabulary and Reading Notes for the Greek Text | |
| Greek Texts | Picture of a didache manuscript | |
| Online Greek Unicode Text | ||
| Online Greek Text in legacy font (You must install a Greek font to view it) | ||
| Translation | Armstrong | |
| Lewis | ||
| Kirsopp Lake, 1912 (Loeb Classical Library) | ||
| Charles H. Hoole | ||
| J. B. Lightfoot | ||
| Roberts-Donaldson | ||
| Commentary | Translation and Commentary by Swett | |
| Roberts-Donaldson Introduction | ||
| Justin Martyr's Apology | ||
| Translation | Roberts-Donaldson | |
| E.G. Cuthbert F. Atchley | ||
| Introductions | Glenn Davis Background of Justin Martyr | |
| Catholic Encyclopedia: Background of Justin Martyr | ||
| Handbook of Patrology | ||
| Roberts-Donaldson Introduction | ||
Greek Creed with study notes: http://faculty.bbc.edu/rdecker/classes/nt887.htm
Chrysostom Liturgy: http://www.myriobiblos.gr/texts/greek/chrysostom_liturgy.htm
Chrysostom Liturgy Audio: http://www.goarch.org/en/multimedia/audio/liturgy.asp
Since much of the vocabulary of the early church and writings of that time uses biblical language a New Testament analytical lexical can be a considerable help for parsing vocabulary. You can also use the Perseus parsing tool but inputting their required code for Greek letters can be a bit tricky.
This course will guide students through biblical Greek excerpts from notable figures and writing within the early Church. The readings will broaden students' understanding of biblical Greek by translating less familiar Greek readings. Excerpts will be taken from such writings as; The Didache, Martyrdom of Ignatius, Martyrdom of Carpus, Martyrdom of Polycarp, Justin Martyr's Apology, Lucian's view of Christians, the Liturgy of Chrystostom. Students will memorize some of the early creeds in Greek and become familiar with the Greek liturgy of Chrysostom, which is still used today in the Greek Orthodox Church.
By its very nature language is a skill that involves participation. Not only are students expected to attend every class and recitation, (Unexcused absences will always negatively effect final grades and students are responsible for all missed class notes and materials.) but students should come to class on time, with readings and homework completed, prepared to participate fully, and remain for the entire class time unless prior approval is granted. Students are expected to participate actively in class discussion with appropriate Christian humility, charity, and respect. Students who do not contribute to class and recitation discussions should not expect to earn more than a CH in this area.
Since there will be many translations that will not be reviewed in class, students will be required to submit a reading check-sheet which will give them credit for timely completion of reading assignments and translations.
The presentations will both provide explain some element of Grammar relating to an assigned translation passage. The grammatical presentation must use Symth and Robertson as clear support. Students should pass out a translation and grammatical notes to aid their class-mates.
There will be a midterm examination during the term. The exam will mainly cover the material in the daily assignments. There may also be some sight-reading, as well as an essay question pertaining to the reading.
From time to time there will be a quiz on assigned principal parts. At the end of the term there will be a comprehensive quiz on these verbs.
Since we will be finishing basic Greek grammar this term, it is the perfect time to try the National Biblical Greek Exam. The exam is multiple-choice and may be taken multiple times. Students must present their results to the instructor by the last recitation. This exam is intended to give students a reason to review material from previous terms and should give students a clear idea of how much of the language they understand.
There will be an oral final exam, which will have the same format as the midterm but cover more recent class material.
| Date | Assignment | Presentation |
| Week 1 | ||
| Tuesday, Oct. 17th |
In class: Chrysosotom Liturgy Psalm 102
Track 2 (@ 2.50) http://realserver.goarch.org/ram/gr/live.ram Translations of both versions of the Nicean Creed found here: http://www.creeds.net/ancient/niceneg.htm |
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| Friday, Oct. 20th |
Due:
Translation of The Didache (pg 101 -all page #s refer to Wikgren) Sections I, V, VI, VII, VIII |
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| Week 2 | ||
| Tuesday, Oct. 24th |
Due:
Didache Translate Sections IX, X, XIV |
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| Friday, Oct. 27th |
Due:
1) Write a specified section of Didache in Unicode Unicode instructions can be found here: http://www.biblicalgreek.org/links/fonts/keyboard.html 2) Memorization of part of the old Nicene Creed. 3) Translation of the Martyrdom of Polycarp (pg. 98-100) |
Williams (Imperatives) |
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| Week 3 | ||
| Tuesday, August 29th |
Due:
Translation of Justin's Apology 61. (pg. 117-118) |
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| Friday, Nov. 3rd |
Due:
Translation of Justin's Apology 62.-63. Memorization of more of the old Nicene Creed |
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| Week 4 | ||
| Tuesday, Nov. 7th |
Midterm Exam |
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| Friday, Nov. 10th |
Due:
Justin's Apology 64 |
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| Week 5 | ||
| Tuesday, Nov. 14th |
Due: Justin's Apology 65-66 |
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| Friday, Nov. 17th |
Due: Justin's Apology 67 | |
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Thanksgiving Break 20-24
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| Week 6 | ||
| Tuesday, Nov. 28th |
Due:
The Shepherd of Hermas Presentations (pg 113-117) |
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| Friday, Dec. 1st |
Due: I Clement (pg 109-111) |
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| Week 7 | ||
| Tuesday, Dec. 5th |
Due:
Apostles' Creed I Clement (pg 112-113) |
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| Friday, Dec. 8th |
Due:
Comprehensive Principal Exam Letter From A Son To His Father (pg 132) National Biblical Greek Exam |
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