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Bible Translation Minor

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Concordia University's Bible Translation minor introduces students to linguistic theory and the practice of Bible translation. Coursework focuses on Greek comprehension, Biblical Hebrew, and books of the Bible.

In addition to the courses at Concordia, students experience ten additional credits through the Summer Institute of Linguistics at the University of North Dakota, including Articulatory Phonetics, Syntax & Morphology I, Intro to Sociolinguistics, and Learner-Directed Second Language Acquisition.

Concordia University's Bible Translation minor introduces students to linguistic theory and the practice of Bible translation. Coursework focuses on Greek comprehension, Biblical Hebrew, and books of the Bible.

In addition to the courses at Concordia, students experience ten additional credits through the Summer Institute of Linguistics at the University of North Dakota, including Articulatory Phonetics, Syntax & Morphology I, Intro to Sociolinguistics, and Learner-Directed Second Language Acquisition.

Course for Bible Translation Minor

GRK-211 Beginning Greek I

Students begin their study of the fundamentals of Greek grammar.
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GRK-212 Beginning Greek II

Students complete their study of the fundamentals of Greek grammar. (Prerequisite: GRK211)
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GRK-312 Matthew

Through reading of major portions of the Greek text of Matthew, students build their skills in the translation of biblical Greek and analysis of grammatical forms. Particular attention will be given to the indicative verb. Matthew is read in the fall term prior to Year A in the liturgical cycle. (Prerequisite: GRK212 with a grade of C or above.)
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GRK-314 Mark

Through reading of the complete Greek text of Mark, students build their skills in the translation of biblical Greek and analysis of grammatical forms. Particular attention will be given to nouns, pronouns, and adjectives. Mark is read in the fall term prior to Year B in the liturgical cycle. (Prerequisite: GRK212 with a grade of C or above.)
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GRK-316 Luke

Through reading of major portions of the Greek text of Luke, students build their skills in the translation of biblical Greek and analysis of grammatical forms. Particular attention will be given to the vocabulary of Luke. Luke is read in the fall term prior to Year C in the liturgical cycle. (Prerequisite: GRK212 with a grade of C or above.)
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GRK-412 Galatians and Romans

Through the reading of the complete Greek texts of Galatians and Romans, students build their skills in the translation of biblical Greek and analysis of grammatical forms. Particular attention will be given to participles. (Prerequisite: GRK212 with a grade of C or above.)
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GRK-414 Corinthians

Through reading of major portions of the Greek texts of both letters, students build their skills in the translation of biblical Greek and analysis of syntactic relationships. Particular attention will be given to the syntax of subordinate clauses. (Pre requisite: completion of GRK 212 with a grade of C or above.)
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GRK-416 Other Epistles

Through selected reading of the Greek texts of a wide variety of epistolary writings, students build their skills in the translation of biblical Greek and in the analysis of textual variants. Particular attention will be given to texts displaying a broad range of textual variation. (Prerequisite: GRK212 with a grade of C or above.)
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HBR-311 Biblical Hebrew I

This course is a study of the biblical Hebrew language. Emphasis is on basic grammar and vocabulary. Students will be introduced to the strong verb and to noun paradigms.
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HBR-312 Biblical Hebrew II

The study of basic Hebrew grammar is continued in this course. Students are introduced to weak verbs and to the study of the Hebrew text of the Torah. (Prerequisite: HBR311)
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HBR-411 Biblical Hebrew: Prose Read

A review of basic biblical Hebrew grammar, introduction to Hebrew syntax, vocabulary review, and readings from the Old Testament poetic texts. (Prerequisite: HBR312)
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HBR-413 Biblical Hebrew: Poetry Read

The course has the following objectives: a review of basic biblical Hebrew grammar, introduction to Hebrew syntax, vocabulary review, and readings from the Old Testament poetic texts. (Prerequisite: HBR312)
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