LA003-812 – Biblical Hebrew A

12 Credit Points (CPS)

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

1. Demonstrate an Advanced technical knowledge and understanding of Biblical Hebrew grammar and syntax (up to one-half to two-thirds through one standard grammar of Biblical Hebrew), and develop a highly competent Analytical perspective and clear understanding of the essential features of Biblical Hebrew grammar and syntax

B. Be able to

1. Utilise and work towards a mastery of Foundational paradigms, constructions and vocabulary
2. Read simple blocks of Biblical Hebrew text and Examine them grammatically, with a view to clearly explaining and analysing relevant exegetical elements of the text

C. Be in a position to

1. Beginning to read Biblical Hebrew for oneself, applying grammatical insights to one’s reading and understanding of a Hebrew text, evaluating Hebrew syntactical structures, and explaining such insights to others
2. Undertaking some Advanced language and translation skills – e.g. translating simple sentences and phrases from English into Hebrew, beginning to Evaluate translation options, utilising the textual apparatus, diagramming of simple sentences

Typical areas to be covered would include completion of at least the first half of a standard introduction to Biblical Hebrew