A minor in biblical Hebrew language and literature will prepare you to read the Hebrew Bible for pleasure, personal use and for future advanced work in biblical Hebrew and biblical studies. The program will build a proper foundation for attaining fluent reading in the language, bypassing the need for translation.
Highlights
- Learn how to read, write and synthesize biblical Hebrew text
- Understand the Masoretic Accent system of the Hebrew Bible
- Familiarize yourself with the verb system, morphology, syntax and poetic characteristics of biblical Hebrew
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Course listing
Required Language Courses (12 Units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIB 115 | Beginning Biblical Hebrew I | 3 |
| BIB 116 | Beginning Biblical Hebrew II | 3 |
| BIB 215 | Intermediate Biblical Hebrew | 3 |
| BIB 356 | Biblical Hebrew: Discourse Analysis & Exegesis | 3 |
Required Historical Background Course (3 Units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Hist 367 | The Ancient Near East | 3 |
Required Literature or Topics Courses (6 Units)
Choose two of the following:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BLIT-310-312; 315-321; 345 | Any OT selection; may cross list with the GE requirements | 3 |
| BLIT-310-312; 315-321;345 | Any OT selection; must be taken after BIB-256 | 3 |
| BLIT-360H | Introduction to the Dead Sea Scrolls | 3 |
| ICS-300 | Orientation to Short Term Study Abroad: Israel | 1 |
Program director
Brian Schultz, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biblical & Theological Studies