Greek Class

I don’t consider myself a linguist. But I love dead languages, particularly Ancient Greek. In college I took 5 Greek classes and while I struggled through parts of it I really enjoyed it! There was certainly something about the challenge I really loved. And I will admit there is a joy that comes when you succeed at something difficult and can tell people you know ancient Greek (yes, in case you didn’t know I am a nerd). I have missed having those classes and being challenged in the same way.

I have been hoping to at least keep up with it on my own since I graduated - I have kept all my flashcards (mountains of them!), my books, and bought a Greek New Testament in hopes of applying my knowledge to Bible study and talks I give. However, I have yet to take out my flashcards or crack open those books since I graduated. It’s difficult to schedule in the time without someone holding you accountable to it. I regret this because I don’t want to lose this skill. In fact, I hope I can grow in it, especially as I consider going to seminary.

I heard a few weeks ago that our new church – Grace Bible – is offering a class in Biblical Greek, which is a bit different from Attic Greek (what I studied), but supposedly easier. I signed up for the class hoping this can be a way for me to keep up my language skills (especially since I wanted to know Greek for the sake of understanding scripture better) and a way to meet some new people in our church. I went to the first meeting on Monday (Sept. 8th) and absolutely loved it. It is a real class (not fluff) with regular homework, quizzes, and a final exam. I came back home elated! I am so happy to be a student attending classes again – there is something comforting about it – this I know how to do, I know how to thrive. I truly believe this class is a blessing from the Lord because in a time where I feel completely out of my element, I now have this one small oasis. It makes me realize how foreign and new the rest of my life feels right now. I am so excited!