Overview of New Testament Greek
Unlock the original language of the New Testament in this introductory course.
Read the New Testament in Its Original Language
The New Testament was written in Koine Greek — and reading it in the original opens layers of meaning that no translation can fully carry. This introductory course builds the foundational grammar and vocabulary you need to begin navigating the Greek text.
You'll learn to use modern lexicons and language tools to enrich your personal Bible study, avoid common interpretive and exegetical errors, and discover how a deeper grasp of the original language strengthens your faith, your witness, and your defense of the gospel.
What You'll Learn
- The foundational grammar and vocabulary of Koine Greek, equipping you to begin navigating the original text of the NT.
- How to use modern language tools and lexicons to enrich your Bible study — and avoid common interpretive and exegetical errors.
- How a deeper understanding of the original languages shapes your faith, your witness, and your defense of the gospel.
What We'll Cover
Greek Alphabet & Phonics
Study the foundational building blocks of Koine Greek, learning to confidently read, pronounce, and write the original language.
Core Grammar & Syntax
Understand how Greek sentences are structured — nouns, verbs, and cases — to unlock deeper layers of biblical meaning.
Translation Methods
Develop practical skills for translating biblical passages accurately, honoring the authority and precise inspiration of Scripture.
Taught by Dr. Mark House
Dr. House served as academic editor for New Testament and Greek at Hendrickson Publishers, editing the Compact Greek-English Lexicon and the Analytical Lexicon of New Testament Greek. He has taught at Talbot School of Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary, and in Ukraine, and brings twenty-five years of pastoral experience in the PCA.
Logistics
Frequently Asked Questions
No. This is an introductory overview that begins with the Greek alphabet — no prior knowledge of Greek is required. It's open to degree students, auditors, and anyone eager to read the New Testament in its original language.
Yes. Your first seminary class is free to audit; after that a small audit fee applies. Auditors are warmly welcomed to attend every live session and join the discussion, with no assignments, papers, exams, or formal academic credit.
Classes meet live via Zoom on Monday evenings from 9:30 to 11:20 PM Eastern across the fall semester (August 31 – December 18, 2026).
Tuition is $300 per credit hour; this is a 2-credit-hour course. Students age 55+ and other categories may qualify for reduced rates — see the Tuition page for details.
Two related texts support the course, both by William D. Mounce: Greek for the Rest of Us and Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar. Full details are in the syllabus.
Audit or Take for Credit
Join the class this term — audit along for enrichment, or enroll for credit toward your degree.
Audit the Course
- Attend every live class and join the discussion
- No assignments, papers, or exams
- Learn from the same lectures as credit students
- No formal academic credit awarded
Take for Credit
- Earn 2 credit hours toward a New Geneva degree
- Assignments, readings & graded feedback
- Full participation in the live weekly class
- No prerequisites required
Audit This Course
Auditors are warmly welcomed to attend every live session and join the discussion. Share your details and our registrar will send you the Zoom link and next steps.
Prefer to talk first? Book a free 15-minute call with our registrar.
Take for Credit
Earn two credit hours toward your New Geneva degree. Share your details and our registrar will guide you through enrollment for this term.
New to New Geneva? You'll complete a short application — we'll walk you through it.
