Hebrew course descriptions
Heb-101 Biblical Hebrew I (3)
An introduction to Biblical Hebrew grammar, vocabulary and syntax, coordinated with some translating activity in the Hebrew Bible. Five hours per week.
Heb-102 Biblical Hebrew II (3)
An intensive review of Biblical Hebrew vocabulary, morphology and grammar, coordinated with extensive readings in the Former Prophets (Joshua-Kings) and selected poetry. Five hours per week. Prerequisite: Heb-101.
Heb-201 Biblical Hebrew III (3)
Further study of Biblical Hebrew vocabulary and syntax, coordinated with extensive reading in the narratives of Genesis. Prerequisite: Heb-102.
Heb-202 Latter Prophets (3)
Extensive readings in the Latter Prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and The Twelve), with emphasis on a close examination of grammatical and syntactical features. Prerequisite: Heb-201 or permission of instructor.
Heb-301 Exodus and Deuteronomy (3)
Extensive readings in the narratives and legal and parenetic materials in Exodus and Deuteronomy, with emphasis on a close examination of grammatical and syntactical features. Prerequisite: Heb-102.
Heb-302 Psalms and Wisdom Literature (3)
Extensive readings in the Psalms and Biblical wisdom literature (Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes), with emphasis on distinctive features of Hebrew poetry and the literature of the wisdom movement. Prerequisite: Heb-201 or permission of instructor.
Heb-401 Textual Criticism and Inter-testamental Relationships (3)
See Grk-401.