Grieks vir Nuwe Testament: 'n nuwe paradigma aan Suid-Afrikaanse universiteite vir die onderrig van Grieks met die oog op teologie

Abstract

The faculty members of the departments of Greek and New Testament of a number of South African Universities have since 1995 been involved in discussions on the teaching of Greek to students who want to study Theology. This article is an updated version of the memorandum the two authors tabled for the discussion. The memorandum was discussed in 1996, and during the 1997 meeting it was finalised. The article gives an overview of the consensus achieved. First an analysis of the present situation is given, on the grounds of which the need for a change in approach is motivated. Then the outcomes for the teaching of Greek are discussed. Appropriate methods of learning and teaching are proposed as well as methods of evaluation. It is also argued that the Universities have the obligation to provide Greek scholars for the future. The article closes with a plea for closer co-operation between Greek and New Testament departments at South African.