April 26, 2021 // The Biblical Languages Podcast

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin interviews David Miller, author of "Greek Pedagogy in Crisis", about his doctoral research concerning the Grammar-Translation Method for teaching the biblical languages.
David has committed most of his education and career to spiritual growth and personal development in the church and in higher education. He has earned a B.A. from Moody Bible Institute, an M.A./M.Div. from Columbia International University, and a Th.M. and Ed.D. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His goal is to encourage Christians to live passionately for Christ and strive to know Him better each day. David lives with his wife, Alayna, and their two children in North Carolina. His doctoral work focused on the educational process of language-learning.
Here's a snapshot of what you can expect in this conversation:
- David's doctoral research focused on biblical language pedagogy using the "Grammar-Translation Method" (GTM)
- The crisis facing biblical language pedagogy in seminaries and other higher education institutions
- What the Grammar-Translation Method is, its primary outcomes, and some of its major weaknesses
- Alternatives to the Grammar-Translation Method and how to move forward as a field
- And much more!
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Show notes
David's book, "Greek Pedagogy in Crisis", can be found and purchased on Amazon.
You can also find a summary of his research in a 3-part blog post series he wrote for us.
This is Part 4 of our series on Biblical Language Pedagogy. Check out the other episodes in this series:
- Part 1: The Four Strands of Language Learning with Paul Nation
- Part 2: Comprehensible Input and Communicative Methods with Bethany Case
- Part 3: Speaking the Biblical Languages with Christophe Rico
- Part 5: Current Trends in Biblical Language Pedagogy with Rob Plummer
- Part 6: The Future of Biblical Language Pedagogy
Where to listen
Listen to the full episode, share your feedback, and let us know topics you'd like to hear on future episodes!
April 26, 2021 // The Biblical Languages Podcast

In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin interviews David Miller, author of "Greek Pedagogy in Crisis", about his doctoral research concerning the Grammar-Translation Method for teaching the biblical languages.
David has committed most of his education and career to spiritual growth and personal development in the church and in higher education. He has earned a B.A. from Moody Bible Institute, an M.A./M.Div. from Columbia International University, and a Th.M. and Ed.D. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His goal is to encourage Christians to live passionately for Christ and strive to know Him better each day. David lives with his wife, Alayna, and their two children in North Carolina. His doctoral work focused on the educational process of language-learning.
Here's a snapshot of what you can expect in this conversation:
- David's doctoral research focused on biblical language pedagogy using the "Grammar-Translation Method" (GTM)
- The crisis facing biblical language pedagogy in seminaries and other higher education institutions
- What the Grammar-Translation Method is, its primary outcomes, and some of its major weaknesses
- Alternatives to the Grammar-Translation Method and how to move forward as a field
- And much more!
Show notes
David's book, "Greek Pedagogy in Crisis", can be found and purchased on Amazon.
You can also find a summary of his research in a 3-part blog post series he wrote for us.
This is Part 4 of our series on Biblical Language Pedagogy. Check out the other episodes in this series:
- Part 1: The Four Strands of Language Learning with Paul Nation
- Part 2: Comprehensible Input and Communicative Methods with Bethany Case
- Part 3: Speaking the Biblical Languages with Christophe Rico
- Part 5: Current Trends in Biblical Language Pedagogy with Rob Plummer
- Part 6: The Future of Biblical Language Pedagogy
Where to listen
Listen to the full episode, share your feedback, and let us know topics you'd like to hear on future episodes!

The Biblical Languages Podcast hosts discussions and interviews related to learning the biblical languages and issues relevant to biblical exegesis. Episodes cover topics in 4 major categories: language acquisition, linguistics, cultural backgrounds, and exegesis.
Listen & subscribe here: https://biblingo.org/podcast/

The Biblical Languages Podcast hosts discussions and interviews related to learning the biblical languages and issues relevant to biblical exegesis. Episodes cover topics in 4 major categories: language acquisition, linguistics, cultural backgrounds, and exegesis.
Listen & subscribe here: https://biblingo.org/podcast/
Recent Posts
- The Inward Jew: Romans 2:28-29 and Biblical Greek Syntax
- Gentiles and Torah: Romans 2:14 and the Nature of Biblical Greek Adverbs
- Justified or Made Righteous? Biblical Greek, Lexical Semantics, and Romans 3:24
- The Meaning of δικαιόω (Justify) in Paul with James Prothro (Key Terms in Pauline Theology: Part 4)
- From the Faith for the Faith: Pistis in Romans 1:17 and Habakkuk 2:4