Greek Reading 3
BibleMesh Biblical Languages

Greek Reading 3

In Greek Reading 3 you will continue to learn Greek grammar and vocabulary by translating all of 1 Thessalonians. Building on what you have learned in Greek Reading 1 and Greek Reading 2, you will master Level 3 grammar topics and, upon completion, you will know all vocabulary that appears 25 times or more in the Greek New Testament.

At a Glance

  • Access to all Level 3 text-based resources, audio recordings, videos, and assessment tools
  • Access to the BibleMesh Cerego vocabulary learning system for all words from 1 Thessalonians and all words that appear 25 times or more in the Greek New Testament
  • 24/7 access for 6, 12 or 18 months to complete the course at your own pace
  • Take the course either as a Stand-Alone Course ($249 or $299 options) or with the Transcript Service Package. Which one is right for me?

Advanced

120 hours


This course can be taken for academic credit through the BibleMesh Institute:
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More Details

In Greek Reading 3 you will continue to learn Greek grammar and vocabulary by translating all of 1 Thessalonians. Accessing our online course at your own convenience, you will read text-based resources, watch instructional videos, listen to audio recordings, use our cutting-edge vocabulary building application, and engage our extensive assessment tools. Using this combination of learning methods, you will master Level 3 grammatical concepts and review Level 1–2 grammatical concepts. Upon completion of the course, you will also know all vocabulary that appears 25 times or more in the Greek New Testament. Your guided reading of 1 Thessalonians will deepen your understanding of the Greek language and increase your confidence to read the Greek New Testament.

This course is suitable for you if you have completed Greek Reading 1 and Greek Reading 2, or if you have previously studied Greek at an intermediate level and are looking to refresh your knowledge. 

Example Timeframe: 8–10 hours per week in order to complete in 16 weeks

Which option is right for me?

  Stand-Alone Course
($249 or $299)
Transcript Service Package
($399)
6-month access to the course content ($249 option)
12-month access to the course content ($299 option)
18-month access to the course content Yes
Text-based resources Yes Yes
Audio recordings Yes Yes
Teaching videos Yes Yes
Individual assessment Yes Yes
Vocabulary learning system Yes Yes
Online technical support Yes Yes
Permanent record of course grades & account info Yes
Grades transferable to partner schools Yes
Eligible for cross-enrollment in partner institutions Yes
Registrar support Yes
Accreditable course Yes
Eligible for BibleMesh Completion Certificate Yes Yes

Course overview

You will learn vocabulary words that appear 25–50 times in the Greek New Testament (about 125 words total), review the content of Level 1 and Level 2, and learn key information about the following grammar topics:

  • Stative Verbs
  • Perfect Indicative Forms
  • Second Perfect Indicative Forms
  • Infinitive with Prepositions
  • Stative Infinitives (with Infinitive Forms Review)
  • Subjunctive Forms
  • Participles: Substantival and Adjectival Uses
  • Participles: Adverbial Uses
  • Participles: Special Uses (e.g., Genitive Absolutes, Periphrastics)
  • Participle Forms Overview
  • Imperfective Participle Forms
  • Perfective Participle Forms
  • Optative Mood
  • Liquid Verbs
  • Changes in Aspect Stems
  • Μι Verbs
  • Third Declension Forms
  • First and Second Declension Irregularities
  • Genitive Case: Adjectival and Adverbial Uses
  • Dative Case: Adverbial Uses
  • Accusative Case: Advanced Uses
  • Relative Pronouns
  • Reflexive Pronouns
  • Indefinite and Interrogative Pronouns
  • Reciprocal Pronouns
  • Conditional Sentences
  • Special Uses of the Article

 

Instructors

Mark Dubis
Dr. Mark Dubis

Mark Dubis is Professor of Biblical Studies at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. He has a passion for ancient languages, having taught Greek, Hebrew, and Latin. He also has a special concern for the global needs of Bible translation. He is the author of 1 Peter: A Handbook on the Greek Text among other publications. Mark provides a high-level understanding of both linguistic and exegetical principles and, from his years in the classroom, he knows how to make student learning enjoyable and effective.

Nicholas Ellis
Dr. Nicholas Ellis

Nicholas Ellis was College Lecturer of Biblical and Hellenistic Greek at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford from 2009-2014. With an academic background in biblical studies, Jewish studies, and New Testament studies, Nicholas provides the team with excellent classroom experience and a keen interest in linguistic, theological, and historical research. Nicholas completed his graduate studies in Theology (New Testament) from the University of Oxford. He is the author of The Hermeneutics of Divine Testing: Cosmic Trial and Biblical Interpretation in the Epistle of James and Other Jewish Literature (WUNT: Mohr Siebeck, 2014), among other publications.