This self-paced distance learning course is designed particularly for those who:
• are specialising in SIL's linguist-exegete role or
• are undertaking an intermediate or advanced level assignment in Bible translation.
In this course you will be introduced to the various (Greek-based) tools for the study of the New Testament. Emphasis is placed on helping you strengthen your skills in interpreting the New Testament writings.
The course is taught in partnership with Wycliffe Bible Translators UK and SIL International and has been developed by the course tutor, who serves as a Translation Consultant in the Papua New Guinea Branch of SIL International.
Normally, participants should expect to have a basic ability to read New Testament Greek, but in exceptional circumstances, we are happy to accept those who have no Greek. Please indicate what experience, if any, you have in Greek on the application form.
On acceptance of your application, we will put you in touch with the tutor for the course.
On successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Redcliffe College LTL certificate.
The course includes:
- exercises that will help you practice the application of what is presented in the material
- assigned readings to provide you with wider exposure to the topic of the course
- a final exegesis paper that will help you:
• demonstrate how to apply the various steps using a text from 1 Timothy
• how to evaluate possible interpretations; make good exegetical decisions and avoid exegetical fallacies
The publications listed below may be needed for this course:
- Fee, Gordon D., New Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and Pastors. Third Edition; Westminster John Knox Press, 2002 - for selected reading
- Gorman, Michael J., Elements of Biblical Exegesis: A Basic Guide for Students and Ministers. Hendrickson Publishers, 2001 - course text- assigned reading
- Rogers & Rogers, The New Linguistic & Exegetical Key to the Greek New Testament. Zondervan, 1998 - to be used as an exegetical tool (but not necessarily required)
- The Greek New Testament. 4th revised edition. UBS, 2002 - to be used as basis for exegesis (assuming that you are familiar with New Testament Greek)
- The Essential IVP Reference Collection CD ROM. Inter-varsity Press, 2003 (version 1) or later edition (version 2) - useful but not necessarily required
- Fee & Stuart, How to read the Bible for all its worth. Zondervan, 1993 and 2003 (2nd and 3rd edition) – for reading of selected articles and for personal use
In addition, the student will need to make use of lexicons, dictionaries, concordances, commentaries, etc.
Course Dates
This is a distance learning course that can be taken at any time during the year and at the student's own pace, subject to the tutor's availability. Please complete the short course application form to apply.
Course Fees
£200 payable in full before starting the course