922-127 MCD-Biblical Hebrew

This subject is available to high-achieving students on a cross-institutional (complementary course) basis for credit towards the Bachelor of Arts. It is taught by the United Faculty of Theology (UFT) and Whitley College (Whitley) as part of the Melbourne College of Divinity. Special entry application and enrolment arrangements apply. Students must contact the Faculty of Arts Student Support Centre for application forms and further details.

922-126 MCD-Introduction to Biblical Hebrew or equivalent.

This subject continues the introduction to Biblical Hebrew begun in Semester 1. It covers further elements of grammar and vocabulary and consolidates translation skills by focusing on the Book of Ruth. On completion of the subject students should be able to translate basic prose texts of the Hebrew Bible; have mastered about 500 basic words in Biblical Hebrew; be able to read the Hebrew script well; and be able to discuss elementary points of grammar and textual criticism.

• develop the following research skills: Management of time and work load. Developing 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 tests 30%, a 1000 word exegetical paper 30%, and a two hour examination 40%.

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