Winter 2004/Pasadena
LG502A
Galán
LG502A: BEGINNING HEBREW. Benjamin Galán.
DESCRIPTION:
- This is the first half of a two-quarter introduction to biblical
Hebrew; the second half of the course will be offered in the spring quarter.
Students enrolling in the spring quarter are expected to complete their study
in the winter quarter with the same instructor. No transferring between
sections is permitted. The course will seek to develop the mastery of
elementary Hebrew grammar and vocabulary through translation of exercises from
Van Pelt's Basics of Biblical Hebrew, as well as provide an introduction
to the use of reference material for the reading and translation of
Hebrew.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- The study of biblical Hebrew will help students to better handle
the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15). Almost two thirds of the Scriptures were
written in Hebrew. Learning this language will open a window into the culture
and history of the biblical text, enabling us to deal with Scripture more
correctly. In this introductory course the students will lay the linguistic
foundations for future exegetical courses.
COURSE FORMAT:
- This course will meet twice a week for two hour sessions. We will
introduce two new lessons from the textbook in each class by means of class
presentations. Each lesson will be followed by selected exercises, which will
be examples for students' homework.
REQUIRED READING:
- Elliger, Karl and Wilhelm Rudolph, eds. Biblia Hebraica
Stuttgartensia. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1990.
- Pratico, Gary D. and Van Pelt, Miles V. Basics of Biblical Hebrew:
Grammar. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2001.
- __________. Basics of Biblical Hebrew: Workbook. Grand Rapids:
Zondervan, 2001.
- __________. Vocabulary Guide to Biblical Hebrew: Workbook. Grand
Rapids: Zondervan, 2003.
- See the Biblical Division bibliography "Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Program" available in the SOT Academic
Advising office.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Scott, William R. A Simplified Guide to BHS. Richland
Hills: Bibal Press, 1987.
- Williams, Ronald J. Hebrew Syntax: An Outline. Toronto: University
of Toronto Press, 1976.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Read lessons and participation in class.(10%)
- Vocabulary quizzes.(15%)
- Homework.(10%)
- Oral recitation.(10%)
- Take four (4) tests during the term.(40%)
- Final Exam.(15%)
PREREQUISITES:
- None. No audits.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- The two-course sequence meets M. Div. core requirement in Hebrew
(HEB).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- Yes.