Teaching Greek

The two common versions of greek taught in schools are Attic and Koine. Colleges often begin with Attic greek, the dialect of ancient Greek spoken in Athens and considered purest and most common. With an Attic Greek foundation, scholars then transition to earlier or later dialects. Sophocles, Aeschylus, Aristophanes, and Euripides all wrote in Attic. Most classical Christian schools, however, teach Koine. Koine was the most common dialect of greek used from about 300 BC to 300 AD. It is simpler than Attic and closest to New Testament greek. The term is often used interchangeably with New Testament Greek. 

Greek for the Upper School

One common text is William D. Mounce’s Basics of Biblical Greek. This text is often used in seminaries but is simple enough for high schoolers.

Machen’s New Testament Greek for Beginners is older and a bit more difficult. 

Greek for Elementary and Junior High 

Greek by Classical Academic Press – Koine 

• Song school greek for grades k-3
• Greek for children for grades 3-6

Greek by Memoria Press

• First Form Greek will prepare for either Koine or Attic
• Elementary greek for grades 4-12 is teaches Koine