? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : DIV-P-DIV

This course provides students with the experience of reading a number of Koine Greek texts from biblical literature and other early Christian texts.

? Pre-requisites : 2 years of Koine or Classical Greek, or some other approved equivalent negotiated with the course manager

? Prohibited combinations : Early Christian Greek Texts

Home subject area

Biblical Studies, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Wednesday 11:10 13:00 Other

1. To enhance language skills for post-graduate studies.
2. Familiarisation with translational and text critical issues.
3. Exposure to a wider range of Koine texts.
4. To work with texts witten in Uncial letters

40% Translation notebook with text critical notes. 60% on exegetical essay including text-critical analysis.

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Ms Lynn Robertson
Tel : (0131 6)50 8921
Email : Lynn.Robertson@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Paul Foster
Tel : (0131 6)50 8917
Email : Paul.Foster@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.div.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/