LG502
Lundberg
LG502: BEGINNING HEBREW. Marilyn J. Lundberg.
DESCRIPTION:
- This eight-hour intensive course is designed as an introduction to
biblical Hebrew. Students will be introduced to the basic grammar (phonology
and morphology) and syntax of the Hebrew Old Testament, and will learn how to
use the basic grammatical and lexical reference tools. The mastery of the
basics of Hebrew will provide students with the necessary competency that will
enable them to begin to read and interpret the Hebrew Bible.
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, four hours per session, for
presentation of new material, reading from the Hebrew Bible, recitation and
questions from assigned homework, and quizzes.
REQUIRED READING:
- Brown, Francis; S. R. Driver; and Charles A. Briggs, eds. A
Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament. Peabody: Hendrickson,
1979.
- Einspahr, Bruce. Index to the Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon.
Moody, 1977.
- Elliger, Karl and Wilhelm Rudolph, eds. Biblia Hebraica
Stuttgartensia. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1990.
- Rogers, Jeffrey S. A Grammar for Biblical Hebrew Handbook: Revised
Edition. Nashville: Abingdon, 1996.
- Seow, C. L. A Grammar for Biblical Hebrew. Nashville: Abingdon,
1987.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Kautzch, E., ed. Gesenius' Hebrew Grammar. (A. E. Cowley,
tr.) 2nd ed. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1982.
- Williams, R. J. Hebrew Syntax: An Outline. (Latest edition.)
Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1988.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Exercises from the Grammar will be assigned most class
sessions. In addition, there will be frequent announced quizzes on vocabulary
and grammar. Attendance in class is vital in order to assimilate the amount of
material that will be covered during the quarter. The final grade will be based
on class participation, quiz scores, a midterm and a final exam.
PREREQUISITES:
- Good standing. Audits allowed only with transcript evidence of
previous study in Hebrew.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets the M. Div. core requirement in Hebrew (HEB).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- Yes.