The Bible is a gift from God, a treasure chest, which few Christians today know how to unlock.  Cor Deo seeks to graduate thoughtful, perceptive, analytical, and informed students with the ability to articulate and apply a Biblical world view. 

Starting in 1^st grade and continuing through Sr. High, Cor Deo students gain a firm understanding of Koine Greek.  The Old Testament was translated into Koine Greek between the third and first centuries before Christ.  The New Testament books were originally written in Koine Greek.  The advantages of learning God’s Word from the original translation include:

BEGINNING GREEK

Course Description
This course is a study of the basic grammar and syntax of New Testament Greek for students with no or little exposure to the Greek language.  The class depending upon our progress will cover approximately 15 units.  (Generally one unit every 1-2 weeks.)

Objectives
1. Learn the basics of grammar, syntax and vocabulary through a variety of teaching tools (in-class recitation, lectures, handouts, homework, quizzes, tests, etc.

1. write Greek alphabet
2. pronounce correctly Greek letters and words
3. translate, form and parse verbs, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, etc.

2. Begin reading and translating the Greek NT (esp. Gospel of John)
3. Establish life-long study habits
4. Understand some of the values of knowing Greek
5. Review and deepen knowledge of English grammar by comparisons and contrasts with Greek.
6. Begin to interpret and apply the Scriptures for understanding, growth, maturity, and apologetics.

ADVANCED GREEK & INDEPENDENT STUDY

Course Description
This course is a study of the basic grammar and syntax of New Testament Greek for students who have had Beginning Greek or its equivalence.  After a review of last year’s material, the class depending upon progress will cover approximately 15 units.  (Generally one unit every 1-2 weeks.)

Objectives
1. Learn the basics of grammar, syntax and vocabulary through a variety of teaching tools (in-class recitation, lectures, handouts, homework, quizzes, tests, etc.)

1. know the Greek alphabet
2. pronounce correctly Greek letters and words
3. translate, form and parse verbs, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, etc.

2. Continue reading and translating the Greek NT (esp. Gospel of John)
3. Establish life-long study habits
4. Understand some of the values of knowing Greek
5. Review and deepen knowledge of English grammar by comparisons and contrasts with Greek.
6. Continue to interpret and apply the Scriptures for understanding, growth, maturity, and apologetics.