Ancient Greek

I. Grammar and Syntax (20 ECTS)

5 ECTS per course

1. Greek I: Basic Morphology

2. Greek II: Morphology and Syntax

3. Greek III: Advanced Grammar and Syntax

4. Greek IV: Advanced Grammar and Composition

These courses form the grammatical and syntactic foundation of the program through active, communicative engagement with Ancient Greek.

II. New Testament Readings (16 ECTS)

4 ECTS per course

1. 1. Gospel of Matthew, Mark and John

   2. Luke and Acts

   3. Letters of Paul

   4. General Letters and Revelation

Students develop fluency and comprehension through extensive reading of the Greek New Testament.

III. Christian Writings Beyond the New Testament (8 ECTS)

4 ECTS per course

1. Septuagint: Selected readings from different genres

2. Early Christian Literature: Apostolic Fathers, Justin Martyr, Desert Fathers, Tatian, Eusebius

Track 1: Ancient Greek Language and Pedagogy

Designed for students preparing to teach Ancient Greek using active and communicative methods.

Recommended Electives:

• Ancient Greek Philology

• Ancient Greek Pedagogy and Second Language Acquisition

• Ancient Greek Beyond the New Testament (both courses)

Track 2: Ancient Greek Language and Bible Translation

Designed for translators and translation advisors working directly with the Greek New Testament.

Recommended Electives:

• New Testament Greek Bible, Manuscripts, and Paleography

• Greek New Testament and Bible Translation

• Ancient Greek Beyond the New Testament (both courses)

This Certificate is designed for:

• Seminary students and advanced learners of Greek

• Bible translators and translation advisors

• Greek teachers seeking communicative fluency

• Anyone who is called to serve the church through language teaching or Bible Translation 

The apprenticeship is designed to be accessible and flexible:

• Full-Time (1 year)

• Part-Time (2–3 years)

Graduates of the Greek Apprenticeship Program will be able to:

• Read the Greek New Testament fluently without constant reliance on tools

• Engage Greek texts as a language of thought, theology, and culture

• Teach Ancient Greek using active, communicative methods

• Translate with greater accuracy and sensitivity to nuance

• Train others and multiply immersive Greek pedagogy globally

We employ a Direct Inductive Method, an immersive, active approach to language learning alongside teaching techniques from Second Langauge Acquisition (SLA). Rather than relying on rote memorization or grammatical decoding, this method invites students to experience Greek as a living language—to listen, speak, read, and write in it from the very beginning.

Through inductive learning, students encounter grammar and syntax naturally within meaningful contexts, discovering grammar patterns and syntax structures directly from the language itself. This approach develops all four core skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—so that Greek becomes not merely a subject of study but a medium of thought and communication.

Our method draws from proven pedagogical practices such as Comprehensible Input (CI), Total Physical Response (TPR), storytelling, contextual reading, and interactive conversation, use of images, videos, songs, and drama. Through this dynamic integration of active engagement and inductive reasoning, students gain fluency in the language at a faster pace. 

The result is not mechanical decoding but true fluency—a deep, intuitive grasp of the language that enriches both translation and interpretation, opening a fuller appreciation of the Greek New Testament’s meaning, beauty, and culture.