# Online and Residential Greek

- Link: https://www.ctsfw.edu/academics/registrar/pre-seminary-courses/online-and-summer-greek/
- Published: 2025-10-08T16:45:46-04:00
- Author: Stephen Bornheimer

#  Online and Residential Greek

#### Online Greek

The online sequence covers the same core material as the residential intensive at
a steady pace. Three levels (Greek I–III) award four undergraduate quarter-hour 
credits each (12 quarter hours total). Plan for 8–10 hours per week; courses are
graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory and fulfill the pre-seminary Biblical Greek requirement
for EXT 110 Gospels I.** Admission is not required for enrollment, but a “Special
Student Application” must be completed. **

 * Asynchronous lessons with structured practice and instructor feedback.
 * Regular quizzes and translation work to build steady proficiency.

 * Self-paced within course windows; expect 8–10 hours weekly.
 * Each level must be completed within 120 days of registration.

 * Level I–III: four quarter hours each (12 total).
 * S/U grading. Must be completed within four years prior to matriculation into 
   the MDiv or Alternate Route.
 * May be transferable to an undergraduate program (confirm with receiving institution).

 * Progressive mastery of grammar and vocabulary.
 * Readiness for New Testament exegesis and seminary coursework.

 * $510 per credit hour (pre-seminary rate).
 * $88 Campus Use Fee per four credits.
 * For Greek I: Submit the [Special Student Application](https://www.ctsfw.edu/docs/special-student-application/),
   the [Pre-Seminary Online Greek Registration Form](https://www.ctsfw.edu/docs/pre-seminary-online-greek-registration-form/),
   $35 application fee, and $100 tuition deposit (applied to tuition).
 * For Greek II–III: Submit the Registration Form and $100 tuition deposit.

Refunds for the quarter’s tuition portion:

 * Before first day: 100%
 * During first week: 100%
 * Before end of week three: 75%
 * Before end of week four: 50%
 * Before end of week five: 25%
 * After week five: none

Questions: Registrar ([Registrar@ctsfw.edu](https://www.ctsfw.edu/academics/registrar/pre-seminary-courses/online-and-summer-greek/registrar@ctsfw.edu)).

#### Residential Greek

An intensive, 10-week immersion in New Testament Greek led by the Rev. Dr. John 
Nordling. Meeting five days a week (12 credit hours), this course is designed for
students with no prior Greek and fulfills the Seminary’s pre-seminary requirement.
By term’s end, you will read and translate 1 John and be equipped to work through
the Greek New Testament. **Admission is required for enrollment.** 

 * Daily recitation and singing of Philippians 4:4 foster memory and community.
 * Emphasis on reading proficiency, parsing, and translation from day one.

 * Five days per week for 10 weeks.
 * Expect significant daily preparation and regular assessments.

 * 12 credit hours.
 * Meets CTSFW’s pre-seminary Biblical Greek requirement.

 * Confident reading and translation of 1 John.
 * Preparation to engage the Greek text across the curriculum.

 * $510 per credit hour (pre-seminary rate).
 * $176 Full-Time Campus Use Fee.
 * $27 Student Activity Fee.
 * Admission is required for enrollment.

For term dates and registration steps: Registrar ([Registrar@ctsfw.edu](https://www.ctsfw.edu/academics/registrar/pre-seminary-courses/online-and-summer-greek/Registrar@ctsfw.edu)).

_Fees updated Summer 2026._