Overview
This Biblical Hebrew course from The Hebrew University of Jerusalemintended for beginners who are students of Hebrew, the Bible, or theology, this course is approximately equivalent in scope to a first-year university course in Biblical Hebrew.
This intensive course covers the fundamentals of Biblical Hebrew. We will start with the alphabet and vowel system, work our way through nouns and adjectives, and learn the conjugation of all verbs. By the end of the course, you will be able to read Biblical passages with the help of a lexicon.
Key facts:
- Delve into the phonology and morphology of the Biblical Hebrew language.
- Cover the fundamentals of syntax of Biblical Hebrew.
- Read Biblical passages with the aid of a lexicon.
Programme Structure
Alphabet and vowel signs; Shewa, dagesh and mappiq; nouns and adjectives; the definite article; nominal sentences; prepositions; the construct state;
Numerals; roots and patterns; verbal stems; tenses and moods; the strong verbs (Qal stem and derived stems)
Object suffixes; weak verbs (initial aleph verbs, initial yod verbs, initial nun verbs, final aleph verbs, final yod verbs, hollow verbs and geminate verbs)
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Jerusalem, Israel
Disciplines
Theology and Religious Studies View 3 other Short Courses in Theology and Religious Studies in IsraelWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is open to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as to mature learners with an academic background.
- You must be currently registered at or have been accepted to a recognized college or university or have successfully completed at least one year of study at an accredited institution of higher education. Familiarity with the Hebrew alphabet and English-language fluency are required.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2810 USD / full≈ 2810 USD / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2810 USD / full≈ 2810 USD / full -
Applies to you
Applies to youFree
Living costs
Jerusalem
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.