922-126 MCD-Introduction to Biblical Hebrew

This subject is offered by the United Faculty of Theology (UFT) and the Evangelical Theological Association (ETA) as part of the Melbourne College of Divinity and special entry conditions apply. This subject is offered as part of a two subject sequence, the second being 922-127 MCD-Biblical Hebrew. Students should approach the teaching institution of the coordinator for further details.

This subject is an introduction to Biblical Hebrew. It covers some essential elements of the grammar of Biblical Hebrew and introduces some basic vocabulary. It introduces students to aspects of translation of Biblical Hebrew as well as the main lexical aids. On completion of the subject students should be able to translate basic nominal and verbal sentences; have mastered about 150 basic words in Biblical Hebrew; and be able to read Hebrew script well.

• develop research skills;

• improve their work load and time management skills;

• develop skills in researching material and preparing for further research and analytical thinking at a more advanced level.

Written work totalling 4000 words comprising: weekly exercises 25%, vocabulary tests 25%, and a two hour examination 50% (at the end of the semester).

• P Broughton, Biblical Hebrew Grammar. Whitley College 1991.