"Greek Never Died"

In this episode, Jose Diaz, a PhD student in Greek New Testament studies at Andrews University and new faculty member at Sattler College, shares his journey from Mexico to the U.S., his passion for teaching biblical Greek, and how he uses second language acquisition methods to make Greek a living language for students. He also discusses the debate over Greek pronunciation, using props to teach the Lord’s Prayer, and his philosophy on blending academic rigor with personal devotion. Jose offers practical tips on how to start studying Greek and keep it as a lifelong habit, no matter where you are in your journey.Learn more about studying Biblical and Religious Studies at Sattler.Mentioned in this episode:APlus Lingua – Jose’s YouTube channel for learning Greek through songsBiblical Language Center – Resources and classes for learning GreekBiblingo – Communicative Greek language resourcesGlossaHouse – Publisher of communicative and traditional biblical language learning materialsThe Development of New Testament Greek by Chrys CaragounisTwo Minutes a Day Biblical Language Series by Jonathan KlineTimestamps:0:00 – Introduction and Welcome0:28 – Jose’s Background and Educational Journey3:59 – Passion for Greek and Spiritual Connection11:01 – Approaching Greek Pedagogy: Combining Heart and Mind16:50 – The Lord’s Prayer in Greek: Demonstration and Explanation24:10 – Transitioning to Modern Greek Pronunciation32:00 – Jose’s Perspective on Learning Greek as a Living Language39:20 – Advice for Starting and Sustaining Greek Study47:00 – Sattler College Open House and Closing RemarksSupport the show