New Testament Greek

Understand the Bible as it was originally written and explore how translation impacts our understanding of the New Testament with this flexible and accessible language course.

Key info

  • Next enrolment: Sign up now for September 2025

  • Duration: September 2025 to June 2026

  • Location: Choose from:

  • Time:

    • Elementary Greek: Mondays 5:15-6:15pm (Southwark) or Wednesdays 2-3pm (West Malling)
    • Intermediate Greek: Wednesdays 3-4pm (West Malling)

    See below for further details.

  • Entry requirements: None

  • Level: worth 10 credits at Level 4

  • Cost: £600 or free to current students

This course may suit you if...

…you’re interested in exploring a popular branch of theological study (or just learning something new for fun!) over a single academic year.

About the New Testament Greek course

For those unfamiliar with New Testament Greek, this beginners’ language course is a fantastic way to develop both a grounding in the language and a comprehensive knowledge of the basic tools of translation.

This course is suitable for both existing St Augustine’s students and learners who wish to engage in this field of study for their own enrichment. You’ll be learning alongside a diverse group of students and attending classes at our Southwark campus, in London.

Once you’ve completed the beginners’ course or demonstrated an existing familiarity with New Testament Greek, you can engage with our intermediate classes to further develop your fluency and understanding.

“During your studies, you will engage with up-to-date scholarship on the relevant texts. You’ll explore a range of subjects, including matters of history and literary analysis, background and theology.”

Rev Dr Simon Stocks
Senior Tutor

Where and when will I be studying?

  • Autumn term: September to December 2025 (with a reading week in October)
  • Winter term: January to March 2026 (with a reading week in February)
  • Spring term: March to June 2026 (with a 3 week break for Easter)

Elementary New Testament Greek

Weekly one-hour classes take place throughout the year during term time – please refer to the academic timetable for term dates. You can choose the following options:

Intermediate New Testament Greek

If you are studying Greek at the intermediate level, you will attend classes at our Kent West Malling campus on Wednesdays, from 3:00pm to 4:00pm, taught by Alan Le Grys.

Take a look around our Southwark campus

Discover what it’s like to study at St Augustine’s

Come along to one of our open-day style taster events. Meet the staff, chat with fellow students, sit in on classes, and join us in worshipping together.

Frequently asked questions

Alongside your weekly classes, you will be expected to engage in a modest amount of weekly homework to consolidate in-class learning.

Those taking the course for credit (such as existing St Augustine’s students) will need to complete a limited number of assessment tests which provide both a focus and a target for progression to further studies in Greek.

This online course is open to anyone, and you do not need to have any academic qualifications to enrol. Once you’ve completed the beginners’ course, you may wish to progress to the intermediate modules to further develop your fluency and understanding.

The course fee for this programme is £600, or free to current St Augustine’s students.

Theology books on the shelves St Augustine's Trinity House library

Next steps

Take the next step on your journey into studying theology.

Need help or have a question? Contact our admissions team for further assistance.