Unlock the Language of the Apostles.

Do you want to add significant depth to your study of the New Testament? This one-semester course is designed to provide a basic overview of NT Greek, stripping away the language barrier to help you see the text more clearly.

Taught by Dr. Mark House, a scholar with extensive experience in the biblical languages, this class will equip you with the practical skills needed to move beyond English translations. Rather than focusing on rote memorization for translation, you will learn to employ advanced tools that deal with the original Greek to bring new precision to your Bible study.

Core Course Objectives

• Language Familiarity: Gain a foundational understanding of the Greek alphabet, key vocabulary, and the basic grammar of the New Testament.

• Tool Mastery: Learn to effectively use lexicons, interlinears, and digital resources to investigate the original meaning of biblical words and phrases.

• Exegetical Depth: Enhance your ability to discern the nuances and emphasis of the original text, allowing for more faithful interpretation and application.

Course Logistics

• Instructor: Dr. Mark House

• Credit Hours: 2 Credit Hours / 26 Clock Hours

• Format: Fall Live Course (Online via Zoom)

• Schedule: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. – 9:20 p.m. (MT)

• Dates: August 31 – December 18, 2026

Foundational Texts

• Greek for the Rest of Us by William D. Mounce

• Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar by William D. Mounce

Note on Academic and Pastoral Requirements:

Please note that this course is intended as a foundational overview and will not equip you to translate directly from the Greek New Testament. Consequently, it may not meet the specific language requirements for ordination as a pastor in some denominations.

"And let us be sure of this: we will not long preserve the gospel without the languages. The languages are the sheath in which this sword of the Spirit is contained." — Martin Luther