NGRK 505 - Greek Language Tools

NGRK 505 Discussion Board Forums (2)

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. There will be 2 Discussion Board Forums throughout the course. The purpose of Discussion Board Forums is to generate interaction among students about relevant current course topics. Each student must post 1 thread in accordance with the Discussion Board Forum instructions posted in the Course Content area, consisting of at least 400 words of original content. Each student must post 2 replies of at least 200 words each. (C, D, E, F)

NGRK 505 Passage Selection Quiz

Students will select an approved passage from the list below and notify the professor by completing the Passage Selection Quiz in Module 1.

• 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

• Colossians 1:13-20

• Ephesians 2:1-10

• Romans 3:21-26

• Romans 8:1-8

• Philippians 2:1-11

NGRK 505 Literary Context Essay

Each student will write a 400-500-word exegetical essay describing the literary context of their selected passage. This essay will demonstrate the methods explained in the assigned reading. Students should consult the detailed instructions for these assignments in the Course Content area. (C, D, E)

NGRK 505 Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1.

NGRK 505 Block Diagram Part 1 and Part 2

Each student will construct a block diagram of their exegesis passage. The goal of this exercise is to diagram the relationships of clauses to each other, which helps clarify the main point and supporting points of a passage of Scripture. A block diagram is constructed through engaging various Greek language tools, and it provides a solid exegetical foundation upon which to construct a sermon or Bible study. Since this assignment requires the student to analyze the passage’s grammatical structure, the student must use a formal equivalent translation such as the ASV, CEV, ESV, KJV, NASB, NRSV, REB, or RSV. The student will be introduced to the method and tools needed to produce a block diagram. There will be 2 parts to the block diagram assignment, with Part 2 building upon Part 1. Each part will be turned in for grading. Block diagrams must be constructed in a MS Word document. Students should consult the detailed instructions for these assignments in the Course Content area. (C, D, E)

NGRK 505 Historical Context Essay

Each student will write a 400-500-word exegetical essay describing the historical context of their selected passage. This essay will demonstrate the methods explained in the assigned reading. Students should consult the detailed instructions for these assignments in the Course Content area. (C, D, E)

NGRK 505 Word Study

Each student will complete a word study on a significant word in their selected passage. The word study will focus on correct method, sound conclusions, and relevant sources for consultation. Students will describe the results of their word study in a 400-500-word exegetical essay. Students should consult the detailed instructions for these assignments in the Course Content area. (B, C, D, E)

NGRK 505 Exegetical Analysis of Selected Passage

Each student will write a 1800-2200-word exegetical essay showing engagement with the Greek text of their selected passage by using relevant Greek language tools. This assignment will build upon the insights, observations, and conclusions of the exegetical assignments in previous modules/weeks of this course. The purpose of this assignment is to draw out the meaning of the selected passage of Scripture, incorporating grammatical analysis, lexical analysis, comparison of translations, and evaluation of scholarly conclusions about various details of the selected passage. Students will need to engage with at least 7 scholarly secondary sources, consisting primarily of exegetical commentaries and peer-reviewed journal articles. Students should consult the detailed instructions for these assignments in the Course Content area. (D, E)

NGRK 505 Application Essay

Each student will write a 400-500-word exegetical essay discussing how to faithfully apply their selected passage in a contemporary setting. This essay will demonstrate the methods explained in the assigned reading. Students should consult the detailed instructions for these assignments in the Course Content area. (C, F)

NGRK 505 Quizzes (3)

Three closed-book/closed-note quizzes will be completed in this course of study. These quizzes will take the form of multiple choice, true/false, and matching questions. The quizzes will cover the material in the assigned reading and key vocabulary. Each quiz includes 30-51 questions, which must be completed in 1 hour, and can be taken up to 3 times. (A, B, C)

NGRK 505 Module Reflection Questionnaires (8)

Students will complete a questionnaire at the end of each module. These questionnaires will ask students to report their perceptions of the course content and learning activities during that module. Although these questionnaires are required, each student will receive full credit for completing each questionnaire regardless of the responses.