Accelerated Elementary Ancient and Biblical Greek (115-1-2)

Instructors

Ryan Platte
847/467-6976
Kresge Hall 4355
Office Hours: 10-12 pm and by appointment

Meeting Info

Fisk Hall 114: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 3:30PM - 4:20PM

Overview of class

This course is the first in a two-quarter series designed to teach students to read ancient Greek texts, from the biblical New Testament to Homeric poetry and Platonic philosophy. These two quarters will teach all the fundamentals of grammar and vocabulary and lead students directly into a Fall quarter course dedicated to reading the New Testament in the original language. Thereafter students will progress to a range of genres from the classical and post-classical periods, including ancient Greek history, poetry, philosophy, drama, and more.

Class Materials (Required)

Groton, Anne. From Alpha to Omega: a beginning course in Classical Greek [5th Edition], Focus, 2025. 978-1647930189

Bruss, Jon and Jennifer Starkey. From Alpha to Omega: ancillary exercises [2nd Edition]. Focus, 2023. 978-1585107100

Class Attributes

SoC Humanities and Fine Arts Distro