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Postgraduate Certificate in Biblical Greek

Online

1 year full-time, 2-3 years part-time

This programme is designed to develop competence in the reading and translating of selected texts from the New Testament. This certificate course will take you from the Greek alphabet to reading the Greek New Testament with understanding and confidence, as is equivalent to seminary–level grammar and syntax.

The virtual learning environment provides video lectures, discussion forums, quizzes for self–assessment, a digital copy of the textbook and extensive additional e–resources. You will have access to the teaching of leading language scholars such as Mark Dubis and via video lectures. You will also be able to benefit from the Cerego app, an online tool for your desktop, tablet or mobile device that builds on the latest in cognitive science to help you learn faster and remember longer.

Download Specification

Programme Structure and Modules

This programme consists of 3 core modules (60 credits).

Greek Reading 1

Greek Reading 1 - 20 credits

Video lectures by Dr. Mark Dubis and more

Covers: Greek cases, gender, first and second declensions, adjectives, article, prepositions, conjunctions, adverbs, verbal tense and aspect, active voice, indicative mood, person and number and εἰμί

Translation and exegesis of the Gospel of John chapters 1–3

200 words of Greek vocabulary using Cerego

Development of lexical analysis through word studies

5,000–word written exegetical assignment

20 credits / 10-15 hours per week for 15 weeks

Greek Reading 2

Greek Reading 2 - 20 credits

Video lectures by Dr. Mark Dubis and more

Covers: pronouns, middle/passive voice, tense/aspect, mood, commands and prohibitions, contract verbs, participles

Translation and exegesis of the Gospel of Matthew chapters 5–7

125 words of Greek vocabulary using Cerego

Development of clausal analysis

5,000–word written exegetical assignment

20 credits / 10-15 hours per week for 15 weeks

Greek Reading 3

Greek Reading 3 - 20 credits

Video lectures by Dr. Mark Dubis and more

Covers: stative verbs, perfect tense, advanced participles, liquid verbs, μι–verbs, conditional sentences, third declension, advanced cases, advanced pronouns, special uses of the article

Translation and exegesis of 1 Thessalonians

125 words of Greek vocabulary using Cerego

Development of textual criticism

5,000–word written exegetical assignment

20 credits / 10–15 hours per week for 15 weeks

Programme Fee

Fees for 2024-25

£2,140 total programme fee (UK/ROI) - £35.67 per CATS
£5,750 total programme fee (International, including EU) - £95.83 per CATS

All students must pay £200 Annual Registration in addition to total programme fee.

Entry Requirements

Please check you meet all the entry requirements for this programme before you submit an application.

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Sample of academic work
  • Letter of intent
  • Two signed letters of reference in support of your application
  • Academic transcript(s) and a copy (or copies) of degree certificates
  • English language requirement certificate (if applicable)
  • A document to confirm your identity, name and date of birth
  • Application fee

Postgraduate Certificate in Biblical Greek

Thank you for your interest in this programme. Our admissions team will be in touch with more information, and how to arrange a 1:1 consultation.


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