Introductory Biblical Hebrew

Introductory Biblical Hebrew (BIH-250)
Location:
Various: distance learning format

Length:
Varies (self-study; self-paced)

Dates:
March 2021 - Present.

Subject Area:
Language

Number of Credits:
3

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: demonstrate a more sophisticated understanding of Biblical Hebrew, translate Hebrew Biblical texts; develop an intermediate proficiency in translating simple English sentences and numbers into Biblical Hebrew and vice versa; conjugate common verbs (regular and irregular) in the past, present, and future tenses; know how to add direct-object suffixes to verbs; know common nouns, and how to add suffixes indicating possession to nouns; and know various prepositions, pronouns, interrogatives, adjectives, adverbs.

Instruction:
Intermediate Biblical Hebrew (BIH-255) will assess the students’ ability to demonstrate basic comprehension and application of Biblical Hebrew. The course will include the following topics: irregular nouns and verbs, present tense, מקור form of verbs, completed present tense, ו”ו ההיפוך, and numbers.

Credit Recommendation:
In the lower division baccalaureate /associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Biblical Hebrew (5/21).