Lecturer: Ms Karin Soh
Course Description
This course covers the basic categories of phonology, morphology and syntax of elementary Old Testament Hebrew. It is part one of two semesters of elementary Biblical Hebrew. The lectures in class will follow the sequence of contents in the required textbook.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students should acquire the following skills:
- Master the Hebrew alphabet and how to write them
- Able to grasp the nuances of Hebrew vowels
- Identify parts of speech in Hebrew (parsing)
- Understand basic Hebrew grammar
- Translate simple Hebrew sentences
- Master the vocabulary and its meaning
Required Textbooks
- Gary D. Pratico and Miles V. Van Pelt. Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar. 3rd Edition. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2019
- Gary D. Pratico and Miles V. Van Pelt. Basics of Biblical Hebrew Workbook. 3rd Edition. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2019.
- F. Brown, S. Driver and C. Briggs: The Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrews and English Lexicon. Massachusetts, 1996. (Optional)
Course Requirements
| All Programs | Workbook | Weekly Quizzes | Mid-Term Exam | Final Exam |
| Grading | 15% | 25% | 20% | 40% |
| Due Dates | Weekly | Weekly | 19 March | 14 May |
Attendance
Attendance is mandatory except due to sickness and unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of students.