Winter 2004/Pasadena
LG502B
Sun
LG502B: BEGINNING HEBREW. Chloe T. Sun.
DESCRIPTION:
- This is the second half of a Hebrew language course. Students
enrolling in this section have enrolled in the same section in the fall
quarter; no transferring between sections is permitted. This course is designed
as an introduction to biblical Hebrew. Students will gain a basic understanding
of the vocabulary, morphology, and grammar of the Hebrew language, and will
learn how to use grammatical and lexical reference tools. The mastery of these
basic elements will provide for the students the skills necessary to use the
language as a tool for the exegesis of the Old Testament.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- A thorough knowledge of the scriptures is essential in pastoral
ministry. Reading the scriptures in their original languages allows a deeper
understanding and more insightful exegesis of the Bible, particularly the Old
Testament, which was written within a cultural context far different from our
own. In addition, basic knowledge of the Hebrew language gives one tools to
better evaluate commentaries, articles, and English translations.
COURSE FORMAT:
- This course will meet twice weekly, two hours per session. The
course will be based on the material in The First Hebrew Primer, Third
Edition, with the frequent introduction of supplemental information. Class
sessions will include lecture, review of assignments, reading from the
BHS, translation exercises, and weekly quizzes designed to reinforce
learning and to provide students with feedback about their progress.
REQUIRED READING:
- Brown, F.; S. R. Driver; & C. A. Briggs. A Hebrew and
English Lexicon of the Old Testament, with an appendix, containing the Biblical
Aramaic. Hendrickson, 1996.
- Elliger, K. & W. Rudolph. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. 5th
ed. Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1997.
- Pratico, Gary D. and Miles V. Van Pelt.Basics of Biblical Hebrew:
Grammar. Zondervan, 2001.
- __________. Basics of Biblical Hebrew: Workbook. Zondervan, 2001.
- Choose either one of the following two grammars:
- Joüon, Paul. A Grammar of Biblical Hebrew.
Trans. Takamitsu Muraoka. Editrice Pontificio Istituto Biblico, 1991; reprint
with corrections, 1993.
- Kautzsch, E. Gesenius' Hebrew Grammar. Trans. A. E. Cowley. 2nd ed.
Clarendon, 1982.
- 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:
- Seow, C. L. A Grammar for Biblical Hebrew. Rev. ed. Abingdon
Press, 1995.
- Williams, Ronald J. Hebrew Syntax: An Outline. (latest edition)
University of Toronto Press, 1988.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Students will be expected to spend at least two hours of outside
preparation for every hour of class.
- Daily assignments will include reading from Pratico and Miles, the
completion of exercises, and the learning of vocabulary.
- Weekly quizzes will be given to assess the students' vocabulary.
- There will be a mid-term and a final exam.
- The final grade will be based on attendance, quizzes, mid-term, and
final exam.
PREREQUISITES: LG502A; same section, previous quarter.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- The two-course sequence meets the M. Div. Core requirement in
Hebrew (HEB).
FINAL EXAMINATION: Yes.