January 13–16, 2026 | Cambridge, UK
Enhance Your New Testament Greek Proficiency
This course is tailored for students with a foundational understanding of Koine Greek who wish to deepen their reading and translation skills. Over four days, participants will engage with complex grammatical structures and enrich their vocabulary, leading to a more nuanced comprehension of New Testament texts.
Focus Text: 1 Corinthians 1–4
What You’ll Learn
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Advanced Grammar: Explore intricate grammatical constructions to enhance translation accuracy.
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Expanded Vocabulary: Broaden your lexical knowledge for improved reading fluency.
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Textual Analysis: Delve into 1 Corinthians 1–4, examining its theological themes and historical context.
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Interpretative Skills: Develop techniques to appreciate the subtleties and nuances of Greek texts.
Why Enroll?
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Academic Advancement: Ideal for students aiming to elevate their New Testament studies.
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Focused Learning: Intensive sessions ensure substantial progress in a short timeframe.
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Expert Instruction: Learn from seasoned scholars in the field of New Testament Greek.
Course Schedule
Tuesday, January 13:
- 2:00pm–3:00pm: Session 1
- 3.30pm–4.30pm: Session 2
Wednesday, January 14 & Thursday, January 15:
- 9:30am–11:00am: Session 3
- 11:00am–11:30am: Coffee Break
- 11:30am–13:00pm: Session 4
- 13:00pm–14:00pm: Lunch
- 14:00pm–15:00pm: Session 5
Friday, January 16:
- 9:30am–10:30am: Session 5
- 11:00am–11:30am: Coffee Break
- 11:30am–12:30pm: Session 6
- 13:00pm–14:00pm: Lunch
Total: 12 hours of instruction.
Meet Your Tutor
Dr. Jonathan E. Soyars
Dr. Soyars serves as the Tutor in New Testament Language, Literature, and Theology at Westminster College and is an Affiliated Lecturer at the Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, focusing on New Testament and early Christian literature. His research interests include the Pauline letters, apocalyptic literature, and second-century Christianity. Dr. Soyars is also the author of The Shepherd of Hermas and the Pauline Legacy (Brill, 2019).
Key Information
Accommodation:
Cambridge offers a wide range of accommodation options. Limited on-suite accommodation is available at Westminster College and is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. To check availability and pricing, please contact our accommodation team and mention the Ancient & Biblical Languages Winter School in your inquiry.
Cost:
Fees include all teaching materials, weekday lunches, refreshments, and optional activities.
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Early Bird Rate (until July 31 2025): £280
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Standard Rate (from August 1 2025): £380
Cheshunt Bursaries
50% off for registered students or those on a low income
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Early Bird with Bursary: £140
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Standard Rate with Bursary: £190
Bursaries are limited and offered on a first-come basis. Please select the relevant ticket at checkout using your student email.
Materials:
Course materials will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own Greek New Testament.
Prerequisites:
Participants should have completed an introductory course in Koine Greek or possess equivalent knowledge.
Refunds:
- Full refunds will be provided on request up to and including the 31st August 2025.
- 50% refunds will be provided on request up to and including 31st October 2025.
- We regret that we are unable to offer refunds after and including the 1st November 2025.
Travel & Parking:
Parking charges apply. Please see website — click here
How to Book
Please book via Ticket Tailor by following this link.
Spaces are limited, and early booking is highly recommended. Once you have booked onto your desired course via Ticket Tailor, you will have 7 days to pay the course fee by bank transfer and confirm your place.