Languages
School:
Harvard Divinity School
HDS 4239
Ancient Greek: Ancient Homilies, Commentaries, and Scholia
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
In this course, we will read selections from a wide variety of ancient Greek forms of commentary--that is, texts which interpret other texts. Our readings will be primarily Christian, as there is a particularly rich literature of commentary in ancient Christianity. We will begin with the homily, one of the most abundant and readable forms of commentary on passages of the Bible. As the semester progresses, we will read other, more technical forms of interpretive literature as well, including commentaries, question-and-answer literature, and scholia, considering questions of genre, audience, and purpose. We will also move beyond Christian literature into Jewish (such as Philo) and "pagan" Greek literature (such as the commentaries on Plato and scholia on Homer), and show the way that genres of commentary transcend any one religious community. This course will thus not only build students' confidence in working with continuous Greek prose; it will also build a useful skillset for future research in ancient Hellenophone religious traditions.
Professor Name
Class Time
Michael Ennis
T
3:00-4:59PM
Online?
N
Professor Approval Required?
N
Credits:
4
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes:
Prerequisite: Two years of college level Greek or the equivalent.
School:
Harvard Divinity School
HDS 4053
Elementary Pali II
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
This course is a continuation of Elementary Pali I. The goal of this course will be to complete the study of the major elements of grammar found in Pali and to strengthen the student's familiarity with the language patterns found in standard prose works. The student will begin to gain experience in a wider range of literary styles. Prerequisites: Elementary Pali I or equivalent (with the permission of the instructor).
Professor Name
Class Time
Beatrice Chrystall
MWF
9:00-9:59AM
Online?
N
Professor Approval Required?
Y
Credits:
4
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes:
Prerequisites: Elementary Pali I or equivalent (with the permission of the instructor). Note: Auditors not allowed. Limited enrollment course. Enrollment priority given to HDS students and other Harvard faculty cross-registrants.
School:
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMTM2003
New Testament Greek II
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
The main objective of the course is to be able to read the New Testament in the original. This is the second part of the two semester course where we will finish all Croy’s lessons, provided that a good understanding and working knowledge of the material has been attained. We will cover a chapter every two class meetings and the third meeting we will have a review, a quiz and may introduce a new chapter depending on the progress. The students will be expected to master the basic grammar and most common vocabulary of the New Testament Greek, complete all assignments on time and participate actively in class.
Professor Name
Class Time
Maria Kakavas
MW
Mon 3:30 - 4:45
Wed 4:00 - 5:15
Online?
N
Professor Approval Required?
N
Credits:
3
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes:
PREREQ: TMNT2002 New Testament Greek I (or its equivalent); With permission of instructor, course can be taken for a letter grade.
School:
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMTM2004
Intermediate Greek II
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
The purpose of the course is to teach fluent reading while reviewing grammar, syntax and vocabulary as needed. It presupposes that the student has taken one full-year course of Greek and that the student has a working knowledge of the elements of Greek morphology and syntax. In accomplishing the course's purpose, the student is introduced to a variety of NT and LXX texts as well as other texts by Greek authors.
Professor Name
Class Time
Maria Kakavas
MW
1:00 - 2:30
Online?
N
Professor Approval Required?
N
Credits:
3
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes:
PREREQ: TMNT2001 (Intermediate Greek I) or its equivalent; With permission of instructor, course can be taken for a letter grade.
School:
Boston College Department of Theology
THEO5573-01
Intermediate Biblical Hebrew II
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
The course builds on the grammar and syntax learned in Intermediate Biblical Hebrew I. Students will develop more sophisticated knowledge of Hebrew grammar and syntax and refine their ability to read Hebrew prose narratives in the first part of the course. In the second part, students will be introduced to Hebrew poetry. Selections from the Psalms and Prophets will dominate course readings.
Professor Name
Class Time
Pottorf, Andrew R
TR
1:30PM-02:45PM
Online?
N
Professor Approval Required?
Y
Credits:
3
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes:
Grad/Undergrad split; The course builds on the grammar and syntax learned in Intermediate Biblical Hebrew I
School:
Boston University School of Theology
STH TN724
NT Greek 2
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
Class is a continuation of STH TN723 New Testament Greek I. Both courses are required to receive credit
Professor Name
Class Time
Smith, Shively
T,R
9:30AM-10:45AM
Online?
N
Professor Approval Required?
N
Credits:
3
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes:
PREREQ: STH TN723 New Testament Greek 1
School:
Boston University School of Theology
STH TO724
Biblical Hebrew 2
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
Class is a continuation of STH TO723 Biblical Hebrew I. Both courses are required to receive credit.
Professor Name
Class Time
Darr
T,R
8AM-9:15AM
Online?
N
Professor Approval Required?
N
Credits:
3
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes:
PREREQ: STH TO723 Biblical Hebrew 1
School:
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Boston
GL501
Greek I
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
Students with little or no prior knowledge of Greek study the basic grammar and vocabulary of New Testament Greek. Course comprises plenary lectures, smaller sectional meetings, translation of selected New Testament passages, tutorials, and computer assisted instruction.
Professor Name
Class Time
Arnold, Mark
W
6:00-9:00 PM
Online?
Y
Professor Approval Required?
N
Credits:
3
Prerequisites?
N
Notes:
N
School:
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Boston
OL501
Hebrew I
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
Students with little or no prior knowledge of Hebrew study the basic grammar and vocabulary of Old Testament Hebrew Course comprises plenary lectures, smaller sectional meetings, translation of selected Old Testament passages, tutorials, and computer assisted instruction
Professor Name
Class Time
Day, Quonekuia
R
6:30-9:30PM
Online?
Y
Professor Approval Required?
N
Credits:
3
Prerequisites?
N
Notes:
N
School:
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Hamilton
GL502
Basic Greek II
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
Continues GL501 expanding grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis on translation and analysis of basic grammatical structures and functions. Students continue in same format and small sections as GL501. Permits concurrent enrollment in NT 502.
Professor Name
Class Time
Keazirian, Ed
TR
9:35-11:00am
Online?
N
Professor Approval Required?
N
Credits:
3
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes:
Greek I
School:
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Hamilton
OL502
Hebrew II
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
Continuation of OL 501 with sustained emphasis on mastery of grammar and vocabulary. OL 502 will emphasize reading from the Hebrew Old Testament with introduction of some rudiments of exegetical method.
Professor Name
Class Time
Park, Seong
TR
9:35-11:00am
Online?
N
Professor Approval Required?
N
Credits:
3
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes:
Hebrew I
School:
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Hamilton
OL912
Aramaic
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
A study of the grammar of biblical Aramaic, followed by a reading of the Aramaic portions of Ezra and Daniel, as well as short extra-biblical Aramaic texts.
Professor Name
Class Time
Stuart, Doug
T
1:30-4:30pm
Online?
Y
Professor Approval Required?
N
Credits:
3
Prerequisites?
N
Notes:
N
School:
Harvard Divinity School
HDS 4055
Intermediate Pali II
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
This course is the final part of a two-year program designed to allow the student to read Buddhist canonical materials in Pali independently. The readings are taken from the canonical collections and are chosen and arranged thematically, exposing the student to key aspects of the teachings of Theravada Buddhism. The course readings are chosen to enrich the student’s understanding of these teachings, at the same time as strengthening language skills. The course will also introduce the student to commentarial material. The Theravada tradition has a rich body of material that explicates and comments on the canonical texts. Gaining familiarity with this style of writing will greatly benefit the student in subsequent reading of Pali material.
Professor Name
Class Time
Beatrice Chrystall
MWF
10:30-11:29AM
Online?
N
Professor Approval Required?
Y
Credits:
4
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes:
Prerequisites: Intermediate Pali I or equivalent (with the permission of the instructor). Note: Auditors not allowed. Limited enrollment course. Enrollment priority given to HDS students and other Harvard faculty cross-registrants.
School:
Harvard Divinity School
HDS 4102B
Elementary Syriac
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
A thorough introduction to classical Syriac, a Christian dialectic of Aramaic. The first semester will cover the basics of grammar, and the second will introduce students to texts from the Syriac tradition. Daily preparation and active class participation mandatory. This is an indivisible year-long course. Students must complete both terms of this course (parts A and B) within the same academic year in order to receive credit
Professor Name
Class Time
Ute Possekei
MWF
10:30-11:29AM
Online?
N
Professor Approval Required?
Y
Credits:
4
Prerequisites?
N
Notes:
Limited enrollment course. Enrollment priority given to HDS students and other Harvard faculty cross-registrants.
School:
Harvard Divinity School
HDS 415B
Elementary Coptic II
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
A continuation of introduction to the native language of ancient Egyptian Christianity. Basic Sahidic Coptic grammar and syntax with selected readings from the Coptic Bible and other early texts. Prerequisite: HDS 4157 or equivalent.
Professor Name
Class Time
J. Gregory Given
MW
1:30-2:29PM
Online?
N
Professor Approval Required?
N
Credits:
4
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes:
Course has additional section hour to be arranged.
School:
Harvard Divinity School
HDS 4212
Elementary Greek II
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
Continuation of 4211. Focus on the reading of portions of the New Testament, along with continued work in classical Greek grammar and syntax.
Professor Name
Class Time
James Skedros
MWF
9:00-9:59AM
Online?
N
Professor Approval Required?
Y
Credits:
4
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes:
Course has additional section hour to be arranged. Prerequisite: Successful completion of HDS 4211 or equivalent. Enrollment priority given to HDS students and other Harvard faculty cross-registrants. Permission to enroll in the course will be granted as petitions are received.
School:
Harvard Divinity School
HDS 4221
Intermediate Greek II
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
Selected readings of early Christian and Hellenistic Jewish authors, selected from the Apostolic Fathers, Apologists, hagiographic, apocryphal, gnostic materials, Irenaeus, Clement, Origen, Philo or Josephus. Texts will be chosen to consolidate Greek skills and, where possible, to reflect the interests of the class; each will be set in its historical and linguistic context as an essential part of translation and interpretation. Designed both for those who wish to gain reading skills with a variety of authors and for those who plan further study of Greek, e.g., in Advanced Greek (4230).
Professor Name
Class Time
Judy Haley
MW
6:00-7:15 PM
Online?
N
Professor Approval Required?
Y
Credits:
4
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes:
Prerequisite: Intermediate Greek I (4220) or equivalent. Limited enrollment course. Enrollment priority given to HDS students and other Harvard faculty cross-registrants.
School:
Harvard Divinity School
HDS 4413
Intermediate German Readings
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
Second semester course to cover German grammar, syntax, and translation; reading and translation practice of selected texts at the intermediate level related to theological and religious studies.
Professor Name
Class Time
Karin Grundler-Whitacre
W
5:00-7:59PM
Online?
N
Professor Approval Required?
Y
Credits:
4
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes:
Prerequisite: One semester of German at the college-level or German AX (offered by FAS). Limited enrollment course. Enrollment priority given to HDS students and other Harvard faculty cross-registrants.
School:
Harvard Divinity School
HDS 4453
Intermediate French Readings
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
This course is designed to help students gain proficiency in reading and translating texts related to theological French and religious studies, as well as academic French more broadly, at the intermediate level. Grammar and vocabulary are reviewed as needed. The syllabus may be adjusted according to the specific interests of the students enrolled in the course.
Professor Name
Class Time
Pascale Torracinta
TR
5:00-6:29PM
Online?
N
Professor Approval Required?
Y
Credits:
4
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes:
Prerequisite: HDS 4451 Elementary French for Reading, one semester of French at the college level, or equivalent elementary language knowledge. Limited enrollment course. Enrollment priority given to HDS students and other Harvard faculty cross-registrants.Permission to enroll in the course will be granted as petitions are received.
School:
Harvard Divinity School
HDS 4463
Intermediate Spanish Readings
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
This course focuses on Spanish reading comprehension and translation at the intermediate level, with special attention to theological and religious texts from across time periods, traditions, and genres. Students will also review key grammatical structures with the goal of improving students’ comprehension of written material in Spanish. In addition to the course readings, students will have the opportunity to work with and translate a text of their choice from their own research discipline.
Professor Name
Class Time
Lana Neufeld
M
5:00-7:59PM
Online?
N
Professor Approval Required?
Y
Credits:
4
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes:
Prerequisite: successful completion of elementary level Spanish courses, or the equivalent language knowledge. Limited enrollment course. Enrollment priority given to HDS students and other Harvard faculty cross-registrants.
School:
Harvard Divinity School
HDS 4465
Communication skills for Spanish Ministry
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
An intermediate/advanced course to develop communication skills particularly suited to those planning to minister in Spanish-speaking environments. Exercises and exams center on outreach vocabulary as well as appropriate contexts for this field (congregations, counseling, hospital and/or correctional pastoral work, education, etc.).
Professor Name
Class Time
Lana Neufeld
W
5:00-7:59PM
Online?
N
Professor Approval Required?
Y
Credits:
4
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes:
Prerequisite: An intermediate knowledge of spoken Spanish. Limited enrollment course. Enrollment priority given to HDS students and other Harvard faculty cross-registrants.
School:
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
ARBC 5152
Beginning Arabic II
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
Continuation of elementary Arabic lessons and vocabulary, with an introduction to simple conversational and liturgical phrases, including, for example, the Trisagion Prayers and Little Ektenia. Prereq: Beginning Arabic I.
Professor Name
Class Time
TO BE ANNOUNCED
TBD
TBD
Online?
N
Professor Approval Required?
N
Credits:
1.5
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes:
Beginning Arabic I
School:
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
ECGK 5012
Biblical Greek II
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
A study of the "koine" based on texts from the New Testament. The basic concepts of New Testament Greek Grammar, syntax and vocabulary are studied and applied on readings from the Gospels. The study is diachronic, taking into consideration the development of the Greek language fom its Classical origin to the "koine" and modern Greek. The aim of this course is to immerse the students in the study of the texts.
Prerequisite: New Testament Greek I
Professor Name
Class Time
Dr. James C. Skedros
TR
9:10-10:30a
Online?
N
Professor Approval Required?
N
Credits:
3
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes:
Biblical Greek I
School:
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MDGK 5212
Beginning Modern Greek II
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
A growing emphasis on reading, vocabulary building and writing as well as an extensive use of oral sills acquired in the first semester. Lab required. Prereq: Beginning Modern Greek 1.
Professor Name
Class Time
TO BE ANNOUNCED
MWF
9:10-11a
Online?
N
Professor Approval Required?
N
Credits:
6
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes:
Beginning Modern Greek I
School:
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MDGK 5212 A
Beginning Modern Greek II Lab
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
Modern Greek Lab
Professor Name
Class Time
TO BE ANNOUNCED
T
12-12:50p
Online?
N
Professor Approval Required?
N
Credits:
0
Prerequisites?
N
Notes:
N
School:
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MDGK 6312
Interm. Modern Greek II
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
There will be a continuation of MDGK 6301 with fur¬ther review of grammar and syntax. There will be a growing emphasis on speaking, reading, and vocabulary building. An introduction to selected readings in Modern Greek. Required lab. Prereq: Intermediate Modern Greek I.
Professor Name
Class Time
Mr. Athanasios Vlitas
TR
9:10-10:30a
Online?
SYNCHRONOUS
Professor Approval Required?
N
Credits:
3
Prerequisites?
N
Notes:
N
School:
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MDGK 6312 A
Interm. Modern Greek II Lab
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
Modern Greek Lab
Professor Name
Class Time
Mr. Athanasios Vlitas
R
12-12:50p
Online?
SYNCHRONOUS
Professor Approval Required?
N
Credits:
0
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes:
Intermediate Modern Greek I
School:
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MDGK 7234
Advanced Modern Greek II
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
A continuation of Advanced Modern Greek I. Intensive study of the language with special focus on vocabulary expansion, advanced syntactical structures, and oral usage. Selected readings of literary texts with passages from contemporary writers and sermon presentations. Required lab.
Professor Name
Class Time
Fr. Michael Chris Manos
WF
11:10a-12:30p
Online?
SYNCHRONOUS
Professor Approval Required?
N
Credits:
3
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes:
Advanced Modern Greek I
School:
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MDGK 7234 A
Advanced Modern Greek II Lab
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
Modern Greek Lab
Professor Name
Class Time
Fr. Michael Chris Manos
T
11-11:50a
Online?
SYNCHRONOUS
Professor Approval Required?
N
Credits:
0
Prerequisites?
N
Notes:
N
School:
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
OLDT 6200
Biblical Hebrew II
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
This course is a thorough and rigorous introduction to biblical Hebrew, with emphasis on grammar that covers the second part of Lambdin, Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. The HebrewII course aims at providing students a fundamental knowledge of the following: basic Hebrew vocabulary (about 400 words); grammar; reading and translation of basic sentences from the Hebrew Bible; use of lexica, dictionaries, and electronic programs (e.g., BibleWorks). Hebrew II is a synchronous (via Zoom) online course.
Professor Name
Class Time
Rev. Dr. Eugen J. Pentiuc
M
1:10-3:30p
Online?
SYNCHRONOUS
Professor Approval Required?
N
Credits:
3
Prerequisites?
N
Notes:
N
School:
Saint John's Seminary
LT401
ELEMENTARY LATIN I (Spring)
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
It is assumed that the student has had no formal instruction in Latin or has had only one or two years of high school Latin.
Professor Name
Class Time
Briody
TF
1:15-2:30pm
Online?
N
Professor Approval Required?
N
Credits:
1.5
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes:
The course will introduce students to Latin grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. (1.5 credits are earned per semester at the graduate level.)
School:
Saint John's Seminary
LT406
LATIN READING
BTI Category:
Languages
Semester:
SP23
The purpose of this course is to develop a proficiency in reading Ecclesiastical Latin at an intermediate level.
Professor Name
Class Time
Staley-Joyce
TR
1:15-2:30pm
Online?
N
Professor Approval Required?
N
Credits:
1.5
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes:
Elementary Latin I & II (LT401- 402) are prerequisites for enrollment in this course. (1.5 credits are awarded at the graduate level.)