Call it “Bible Study Greek,” “Greek for the Rest of Us,” or “It’s Greek to Me.” No Matter What You Call It, It Will Change How You Study God’s Word . . . And You Don’t Have to Struggle. . . Much.
Traditional seminary Greek study is invaluable for academic and theological mastery, but it’s not essential for the everyday disciple of Jesus. However, a course like this opens up dimensions of Scripture to the everyday disciple of Jesus in ways English translations often miss. This course adopts a practical and accessible approach, combining free and low-cost online resources with effective tools to enhance your study of Scripture. Uncover profound biblical truths, deepen your understanding, and confidently live out your ministry inherent in discipleship. Transform how you engage with God’s Word and embrace a faith journey filled with clarity, purpose, and impact!
Here is Your Invitation to Engage with Scripture Like Never Before!
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN?
Read and Pronounce Greek Words
This course teaches you how to read and pronounce Greek words. You will no longer skip over those funny-looking symbols and mispronounce them based on their transliterations (Greek letters turned into English ones or phonetic spelling). You won’t be able to sit down and read the Greek Bible, but you will know how to pronounce the words. But it is even better than that . . .
Learn the Greek Noun and Verbal Systems
It’s one thing to be able to pronounce words, but as you proceed through this course, you will learn how the main words, the nouns and verbs, operate together. You will even learn how prepositions control the case of their object . . . and precisely what that means. In fact, you will learn all the parts of speech and how they interact with each other. Oh, you won’t be able to figure it out on your own, but that’s where the online sources available today become your best friend. They do all the hard work of parsing the intricate details. Once you know that, you will have a basic understanding of how nouns, verbs, and other parts of the Greek language operate and how they work together. At that point, you will discover many things that those people through whom and to whom the New Testament came understood but can’t be translated easily into English. Trust us . . . that will open your eyes into a whole new realm of “Ah-Ha” moments.
Learn Greek Word Studies Instead of English Word Studies
If you’ve ever done English word studies based on biblical text, you know that many Greek words have multiple meanings and how often many different Greek words are translated by one English word. As you learn to do Greek word studies, the difference will bring you into a more profound and precise meaning of Scripture. Seeing these differences will allow you to be carried along by the Holy Spirit into each word’s original context, grammar, and cultural significance. This will provide a more accurate understanding of Scripture and even more “Ah-Ha” moments that will empower your life and ministry as a fully devoted disciple of Jesus.
Learn the Power of Phrasing
One of the most potent tools that will force you to prayerfully think critically and interact deeply with each text is called “Phrasing.” It involves breaking down passages into their main thoughts and subordinate ideas, laying them out graphically to reveal the structure and flow of each text. This method will help you identify the author’s intent (not necessarily what you want them to be saying), understand the relationship between ideas, and grasp the deeper meaning of each passage. Not only is this “eye-opening,” but it is fun! Oh, yeah. As you get these profound insights, your world may be turned inside out and upside down. But don’t believe us . . . come and learn how to do phrasing and other parts of simple Greek experiencing the reality for yourself.
GUESS WHAT?
YOU WILL LEARN EVEN MORE WHILE DEVELOPING FRIENDSHIPS THAT MAY LAST A LIFETIME!
HOW DOES THIS COURSE WORK?
Many aspects of this course will be very different from other Christian Compass Series courses. First, you will not have a live instructor. One of the top Greek scholars today, William D. Mounce, is the developer of this course. Besides his many degrees, he has had a teaching career that includes being head of the Greek language program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. But don’t let that scare you away. Bill is anything but the “stuffy professor” who talks over your head. He is one of the easiest people to listen to, and his vast experience has allowed him to develop a straightforward approach to this subject that is easy to follow. He is also focused on bringing solid teaching back into the local church. This is one of the reasons he created the “Greek for the Rest of Us” program. You will meet Bill through 26 video lectures. You will also read his book and use his workbook. Your mentor will be Dr. Jim Warren, an adjunct professor at Aidan University and the co-founder and dean of the Advance Kingdom School of Ministry, the sponsor of this course.
Here is the method we will follow together.
- You will listen to each video lecture and take detailed notes on an independent study basis.
- Next, you will read the corresponding chapter in the book “Greek for the Rest of Us” and add your notes from that source to those from the video lectures.
- Then, you will do the workbook exercises based on the video you just watched and the chapter you read.
- Once you finish that, you will send a PDF of your workbook pages and notes to your mentor, Dr. Jim.
NOW, HERE IS WHERE THE POWER OF THE COMPASS SERIES COMES INTO PLAY OVER INDEPENDENT STUDY
- Every two weeks, you will meet for up to two hours with Dr. Jim and the rest of your cohort. This will be done online from the comfort of your home.
- Here, Dr. Jim will share insights into the subject at hand, review some of the lecture slides, share added information, and answer as many questions as possible. However, he will allow the cohort members to help each other as questions are raised. That way, we all grow by becoming part of the learning process. There is power in community often missed by the average Western disciple of Jesus.
- If that isn’t enough, if you are still having problems, Dr. Jim will meet with you individually, online, to help you better understand the Greek language. Hence, you will be afforded every opportunity to succeed so that your faith grows and your life as a fully devoted disciple of Jesus begins to expand His kingdom into the lives of others.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the next course begin?
The next cohort for “It’s Greek to Me–Not Anymore” will meet online for a short introductory session on Monday, May 19, 2025. After that the classes will be held every other Monday for 13 sessions. The classes will start promtly at 7 PM CST. After you register you will recieve the Zoom credentials for the classes. You will also recieve a passcode for the Student Portal for your course where you can download any pertainate information or watch the video of a previous class you may have missed.
What is the cost of this course?
The normal tuition of the Christian Compass Series courses is $500 plus materials. However, BECUASE OF THE HIGH INTEREST IN THIS COURSE, we have been able to lower the tuition to $399 plus the cost of materials. The required materials for this course include access to the online video lectures, the textbook, workbook, and a four page laminated quick reference sheet. The cost for these, depending on where they are bought are approximately $130. Three additional reference books which are not required but prove very helpful. They could run between $20 to $50 dollars each depending on the book and where they are purchased. While the free Blueletterbible.org online site will be used in class, it is also suggested by the author that students use bible study software such as Logos Bible Stoftware or Accordance Software. With that said, you can learn many things just using the basic required materials.
Are there any discounts, and what is the refund policy?
BECAUSE OF THE HIGH DEMAND FOR THIS COURSE, there will be no discounts unless under extreme financial hardships and the student proves their desire to excell in this course. The entire amount of tuition will be expected at the time of registration. If, during the first 7 days after the inital introductory class (May 26, 12 AM CST), a student decides to not proced with this study, a 65% refund will be offered. After that there will be no refunds available for this course. The cost of materials purchased are not the responsiblity of AKSM. However, if you request, we will connect you a willing incoming student so you can possible work something out with them.
What if there are more than 12 or less than 12 students registered?
THE INTERST IN THIS COURSE IS VERY HIGH! If there are more than twelve students registered a second cohort will form once there are enough students to fill that cohort and will meet on Wednesday evenings. If for some unexpected reason, there are less than 12 students, it will be up to Dr. Jim, Dean of AKSM, to make the call to go ahead with a smaller cohort or wait 30 days for the number of students to increase.
How do I get started?
The first step is to click the registration button below. Fill out the required information on the registration form. Once you have done that, immediatley come back to this page and make your tuition payment. Once the payment is made, your seat in the course will be reserved. Your seat is not reserved until the full tuition payment is made. When we recieve your tuition payment, you will recieve information about the required materials as well as those that are recommended. Immediately order at least the required materials so you can begin your study the day after the introductory class. Then sit back, relax, and wait for the Monday evening of May 19, 2025, to get started!
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Begin this Exciting Journey that will not Only Cause You to Interact with Scripture Like Never Before . . .
. . . But Become the Active, Fully Devoted Disciple Jesus Destined You to Be!