922-128 MCD-Advanced Biblical Hebrew Reading

This subject is offered by the United Faculty of Theology (UFT) as part of the Melbourne College of Divinity and special entry conditions apply. Students should contact the UFT for further information. Students must enrol in this subject for both semester one and semester two.

922-127 MCD-Biblical Hebrew or equivalent.

This subject is designed to build upon a year's study of the grammar of Biblical Hebrew and introduce students to a range of texts in the Hebrew Bible from simple prose to poetry. More complex points of grammar will be discussed as they arise in the texts studied. Students should complete the subject with confidence in the translation of a variety of types of texts from the Hebrew Bible; an increase in their vocabulary; the ability to discuss more complex points of grammar and textual criticism; and a basic understanding of aspects of Hebrew poetry.

• develop research skills;

• improve their 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 and vocabulary tests 30% (throughout the semester), a 1000 word exegetical paper 30% (due 22 September) and a 2-hour examination 40% (held on 28 October).

• K Elliger & W Rudolph (eds), Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. Stuttgart.