THEO 5892 - Hellenistic Greek Texts

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Fordham University

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This course endeavors to reinforce and deepen knowledge of Hellenistic Greek grammar, syntax, and prose-style through translation of a selection of writing from the environment of early Christianity. Readings will enable students to expand their vocabularies of Koine Greek and gain an appreciation of the variety of styles among Greek writers of the first two centuries. Students will become familiar with a number of philological aids, e.g., lexica, historical and descriptive grammars and concordances. The selection of texts will include readings from the Septuagint, Philo, Musonius, Epictetus, Josephus, Plutarch, and Lucian, among others. 3.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate (Semester), Undergraduate, Post Baccalaureate Schedule Types: Lecture Grad Sch of Arts and Sciences College Theology Department

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3.00 - 4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fordham.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 817-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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