DESCRIPTION: This course comprises the second half of a two-quarter
introduction to biblical Hebrew. Students enrolling in this course have
completed LG502A in the previous quarter with the same instructor (transferring
between sections is not permitted).
SIGNIFICANCE FOR LIFE AND MINISTRY: Interpreting the Bible in a critically
responsible and faithful way is vitally important in guiding our lives together
as Christians, and in whatever ministry God calls us to. The ability to read,
translate, and analyze the text of the Bible in its original languages greatly
enhances our search to discern God's message to us. With a basic understanding
of the Hebrew language, the Old Testament comes alive in new ways and allows us
to open ourselves to more of what God may be saying to us through God's
word.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon completing this course, the student will be able to
(1) read aloud from the Hebrew Bible; (2) write legibly in a standard Hebrew
script; (3) recognize and use high-frequency vocabulary of biblical Hebrew; (4)
identify basic word forms, grammatical structures, and syntax; (5) translate
short passages from the Hebrew Bible using a standard lexicon and other
tools.
COURSE FORMAT: The class meets twice weekly for two-hour sessions. Class time
will consist of lecture, reading, and translating from the Hebrew Bible,
translation exercises, quizzes, and tests. Attendance is very important for
successfully completing this course and towards acquiring the skill of reading
biblical Hebrew. Students should expect to spend at least two hours of outside
preparation/homework for every hour of class time.
REQUIRED READING: