Module THMN1127: Biblical Hebrew

Department: Theology and Ministry

THMN1127: Biblical Hebrew

Prerequisites

• None

Corequisites

• None

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None

Aims

• To enable students to reach a reasonable competence in biblical Hebrew and to read selections from narrative and poetic texts.

Content

• Introduction to Hebrew Grammar, using a recommended text book, supplemented by class handouts.
• Reading of selected Hebrew texts from the Old Testament.

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the course the student will be able to:
• Use the resources, tools and commentaries of Old Testament specialists.
• Demonstrate a grasp of the issues involved in different translations
• Show a competent working knowledge of the grammar, syntax and vocabulary of the language

• Translate passages from selected passages in the Old Testament

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• Lectures and class workshops. The contact time will be of the order of 40 hours due to the nature of learning a language.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

Various classroom tests throughout module

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University