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School
Harvard Divinity School
HDS 4326
Readings in Christian Latin: Augustine
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
This course is intended to hone reading and translation skills in Latin by introducing students to the writings of the fourth-century, North African bishop Augustine. The primary purpose is to increase facility and familiarity with the Latin language, developing skills begun in previous coursework conducted in either classical or Christian Latin. The secondary purpose is to be introduced to the study of Christian Latin literature, as well as the resources scholars use to study it. Special attention will be paid to Augustine’s theology, scriptural interpretation, preaching, and literary pursuits.Some attention will be paid to Augustine’s afterlife in Christian cultures, especially by encountering manuscripts, art, and other materials at Harvard's libraries and museums. Prerequisite: one year of college-level Latin or the HDS summer Latin course. Limited enrollment course. Enrollment priority given to HDS students and other Harvard faculty cross-registrants.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Tichelkamp
M
9:00-11:30am
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
4
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
PATR 7045 Z1
Introduction to Greek Paleography
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
This sixteen-week online course will give students practical experience in reading handwritten Greek books from the ninth through seventeenth century. Many Greek manuscripts are now available in digitised form online and will be used as teaching material. Each class session will be supplemented with a take-home assignment: students will be expected to transcribe a short passage from a (photographed) manuscript and submit their transcription ahead of the next session. The final (closed-book) exam will itself consist of transcribing two such passages. Adequate knowledge of Classical Greek is a prerequisite for taking the course. Prerequisite: Liturgical Greek or equivalent.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Georgi Parpulov
M
1-3:20 pm
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
Y
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Hebrew College
HBW605
Hebrew for Tanakh Study
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
Students will work on the language of the biblical text and of the related midrash and traditional rabbinic commentary assigned in the Shanah Aleph Bereshit course, with which this course will be closely coordinated. Grammatical topics will be presented in the context of the text study. Foundations of Biblical Hebrew is a prerequisite.
Professor
Class Day & Time
TBD
TR
2:30-4:00PM & 11:30AM-1:00PM
Grading Option
Letter, PF
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
Y
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
Requires permission from the Instructor
School
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Hamilton
GL601
Intermediate Greek
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
Systematic study of Greek beyond GL 502, combined with close reading and detailed grammatical analysis of several complex passages in the New Testament. Emphasis on grammatical analysis, not full exegesis, of passages.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Keazirian, Ed
W
1:30-4:30pm
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
Synchronous
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
GL502
School
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Hamilton
OL910
Intermediate Hebrew Grammar
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
An intensive study of Hebrew grammatical issues through a direct study of the Hebrew Bible and interaction with the secondary literature.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Stuart, Doug
M
6-9pm
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
Synchronous
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
OL502
School
Hartford International
LG-561-2
Intro to New Test. Greek Pt I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
The focus of this introductory course, which assumes no prior knowledge of the Greek language, is on the basic grammar and vocabulary of New Testament Greek. Students will begin reading selected passages of the New Testament. This course will include a separate tutorial section.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Duffy
M/W
5-7pm
Grading Option
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
Y
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Hartford International
LG-562-2
Introduction to New Testament Greek II
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
A continuation of LG-561, Introduction to New Testament Greek, Part I. Pre-requisite: LG-561 or permission of the instructor.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Duffy
M/W
5-7pm
Grading Option
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
Y
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MDGK 5201 A
Beginning Modern Greek I Lab
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
Moder Greek Lab
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Calliope Dourou
TBA
TBA
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
0
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
TBA
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MDGK 6301 A
Intermediate Modern Greek I Lab
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
Moder Greek Lab
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Calliope Dourou
TBA
TBA
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
0
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
TBA
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MDGK 6401 A
Advanced Modern Greek I Lab
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
Moder Greek Lab
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Calliope Dourou
TBA
TBA
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
0
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
TBA
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
ECGK 5301
Liturgical Greek
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
A study in the Septuagint translation of the Old Testament with concentration on the Psalms. This course also includes an introduction to the language of the Greek Fathers for the study of the Patristic Prayers used in the Orthodox Services. The texts used include the Orthos and Vesper Services. The aim of the course is to enable the students to understand, follow and use the original Greek of the Orthodox services.
Prerequisites: New Testament Greek 1 and 2. or equivalent
Professor
Class Day & Time
Prof. Stephany Hull
MW
10:40 AM - 12 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
Y
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
ARBC 6201
Intermediate Arabic I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
A focus on the vocabulary as found in Vespers and Orthros, and the Divine Liturgy. Prereq: Beginning Arabic I and II.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Elie Estephan
W
10-11:20 AM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
1.5
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMTM2002
New Testament Greek I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
An introduction to the grammar and vocabulary of the Greek New Testament with a focus on the ability to read the New Testament books in their original language with a dictionary by means of mastery of the basic grammar and syntax of koine Greek, and by building a working vocabulary of koine Greek words and the forms in which they appear in the New Testament.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Maria Kakavas
MW
3:45-5:00 (Mon) 4:00-5:15 (Wed)
Grading Option
P/F
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Boston College Department of Theology
THEO5582-01
Introduction to Biblical Hebrew I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
This course is a thorough introduction to Biblical Hebrew and its principal grammatical structures in preparation for translation of prose and poetic texts. Readings in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament begin the fall semester and increase in variety throughout the year.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Cooley
MWF
2-2:5op
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Boston University School of Theology
STHTO 723
Biblical Hebrew 1
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
Hebrew grammar, including exercises in translation and composition, following Lambdin's Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. Prepares students to read Hebrew prose. (Credit for STH TO 723 is given only after successful completion of STH TO 724.)
Professor
Class Day & Time
Kathe Darr
TR
9:30-10:45am
Grading Option
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Harvard Divinity School
HDS 1417
Genesis: Narrative Artistry and Theological Meanings
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
A close critical reading in English of the Book of Genesis with an eye both to the storytellers' techniques and to the theological dimension of the text. Primary emphasis will be given to literary and religious rather than historical and editorial issues. No prerequisites, though an introductory course in critical biblical studies would be useful. Jointly offered in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Religion 1134.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Levenson
TR
10:30am-11:45am
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
4
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Harvard Divinity School
HDS 1557
Greek Exegesis of Luke
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
The course will be devoted to a close reading and interpretation of the Gospel of Luke. The Greek text will be discussed with specific attention paid to literary structures, textual critical issues, historical context, and history of interpretation.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Bazzana
W
03:00pm-05:00pm
Grading Option
Letter, P/F
Credits
4
Professor Approval Req'd?
Y
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
At least two semesters of Greek are required; the course might fulfill the requirement for a fourth semester of Greek. This course provides the opportunity to write a research paper. This course has limited enrollment. Please, email the instructor (at gbazzana@hds.harvard.edu) with a short introduction and a paragraph explaining the reasons to enroll in the course. Students will be notified before the enrollment deadline.
School
Harvard Divinity School
HDS 4102A
Elementary Syriac
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
Syriac is the Aramaic dialect that became the principal language of Near Eastern Christians in antiquity. It was widely spoken and written in Mesopotamia, Persia, and beyond, and a vast corpus of Syriac Christian literature survives.This full-year course offers a thorough introduction to Classical Syriac. Readings will include passages from the New Testament and early Christian literature. The course will also introduce important themes and figures from the Syriac tradition. Syllabus and instructional techniques have been updated to optimize the online learning experience.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. Limited enrollment course. Jointly offered in the Faculty of Art and Sciences as Syriac AA.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Possekel
MWF
10:30-11:29am
Grading Option
Letter, P/F
Credits
0
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
PATR 6030 Z1
Patristic Greek I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
Spiritual exhortation lies at the heart of the patristic tradition. From festal homilies to more basic forms of edification and instruction, the patristic corpus is replete with short, approachable sermons intended to help Christians live the Gospel and grow in virtue. In this course, students will read and translate some of the key historical texts of this genre, paying particular attention to the neglected writings that circulated for centuries as the work of the Church Fathers but which are now considered pseupigraphic or spurious. Prerequisites: two semesters of Biblical Greek or equivalent
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Tikhon Alexander Pino
WF
7:30-8:50 pm
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
Y
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Hebrew College
HBW510
Foundations of Biblical Hebrew 1
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
This course is an intensive introduction to Biblical Hebrew. A basic familiarity with Hebrew is presumed. Working in close coordination with the Parashat HaShavua course, students will learn grammatical concepts to be applied to the decoding of Biblical texts.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Navah Levine
MRF
9:15-10:45AM
Grading Option
Letter or PF for 4-credit option
Credits
0 or 4
Professor Approval Req'd?
Y
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
Requires permission from the Instructor
School
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Hamilton
OL501
Hebrew I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
Introduces basic grammar and vocabulary of biblical Hebrew, emphasizing the importance of Hebrew language for understanding the Old Testament.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Petter, Donna
TR
9:35-11am
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
Synchronous
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Hamilton
GL501
Basic Greek I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
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
Class Day & Time
Keazirian, Ed
MWF
8:00-8:50am
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
Synchronous
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Hartford International
LG-562
Introduction to New Testament Greek II
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
A continuation of LG-561, Introduction to New Testament Greek, Part I. Pre-requisite: LG-561 or permission of the instructor.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Duffy
M/W
5-7pm
Grading Option
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Hartford International
LG-561
Intro to New Test. Greek Pt I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
The focus of this introductory course, which assumes no prior knowledge of the Greek language, is on the basic grammar and vocabulary of New Testament Greek. Students will begin reading selected passages of the New Testament. This course will include a separate tutorial section.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Duffy
M/W
5-7pm
Grading Option
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MDGK 6301
Intermediate Modern Greek I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
A continuation of the study of the Greek language. A quick review of grammar and syntax with an emphasis on vocabulary building. Introduction to selected readings in Modern Greek. Required lab. Prereq: Beginning Modern Greek I and II.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Calliope Dourou
TR
10:40 AM - 12 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MDGK 6401
Advanced Modern Greek I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
A continuation of Intermediate Modern Greek I. Intensive study of the language with emphasis on vocabulary building and oral usage. Readings of literary texts with selected passages on religion and modern Greek culture. Required lab. Prereq: Intermediate Modern Greek II.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Calliope Dourou
MW
9:10-10:30 AM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
MDGK 5201
Beginning Modern Greek I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
This is an intensive course in the fundamentals of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of the Modern Greek language. Extensive practice in listening, speaking and graded reading will take place. An oral-aural method is used to develop concurrently conversational and understanding skills. Lab Required.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Calliope Dourou
MW
10:40 AM - 12 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
ECGK 5001
Biblical Greek I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
A study of the "koine" based on texts from the New Testament. The basic concepts of New Testament Greel 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 from its Classical origin to the "koine" and modern Greek. The aim of the course is to immerse the students in the study of the texts.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. George Lewis Parsenios
MW
2:10-3:30 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMTM2012
Intermediate Greek I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
In this course, we deepen the study of Greek by reviewing grammar and by studying a number of New Testament texts, as well as Septuagint and writings from the Apostolic Fathers.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Maria Kakavas
MW
2:00-3:30
Grading Option
P/F
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
New Testament Greek (TMTM2002 and TMTM2003 or TMTM2010) or its equivalent; Department Permission Required
School
Boston College Department of Theology
THEO5372-01
Patristic Greek I
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
This course is continued in the spring as THEO5373 New Testament Greek II.. This two-semester course is designed for the student with no previous knowledge of ancient Greek to develop reading and translating skills in Patristic Greek language by mastering the fundamental principles of Greek grammar and syntax and acquiring a basic reading vocabulary. The student becomes familiar with the meaning of Greek words, their forms and structure, and their customary arrangement in sentences. A secondary goal of this course is to serve as a foundation for further studies in Patristic Greek.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Schatkin
TR
10:30-11:45a
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
UNDERGRAD/GRAD SPLIT; Continued in Spring
School
Boston University School of Theology
STHTN 723
Intro to NT Greek 1
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
Introduction to the grammar and vocabulary of the Greek New Testament. For students with no training in Greek.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Shively Smith
TR
12:30-1:45pm
Grading Option
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Harvard Divinity School
HDS 1102
Introduction to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament 1: Pentateuch and Former Prophets
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
A critical introduction to the literature and theology of the Hebrew Bible, considered in light of the historical contexts of its formation and the interpretive contexts of its reception within Judaism and Christianity. The course, the first part of a divisible, year-long sequence, will focus on the major biblical narrative traditions, the Pentateuch and Former Prophets. Jointly offered in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as ANE 120a.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Teeter
TR
10:30am-11:45am
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
4
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Harvard Divinity School
HDS 1423
The Poetics of Biblical Composition: Foundational Principles of Hebrew Narrative Art
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
A close study of the principles of compositional art within the Hebrew Bible. Particular attention will be given to stylistic and structural features, to principles of organization, to literary strategy and argumentation, to textual logic, and to the overall expectations made of readers, both ancient and modern. The texts and their underlying principles of design will be considered in the context of major critical debates within the current state of the field.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Teeter
T
03:00pm-04:59pm
Grading Option
Letter, P/F
Credits
4
Professor Approval Req'd?
Y
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Harvard Divinity School
HDS 1802
The Joseph Story and the Book of Esther: Seminar
BTI Category
Semester
Languages
FA24
A close critical reading of Genesis 37-50 and the Book of Esther in Hebrew. Emphasis on the literary design and religious message of each work and on the influence of the story of Joseph upon the Book of Esther. Includes a research-based paper. Jointly offered in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Hebrew 218.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Levenson
R
03:00pm-04:59pm
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
4
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
Prerequisite: Three years of Hebrew or the equivalent (with a good command of biblical grammar) and a solid acquaintance with the historical-critical study of the Hebrew Bible.
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