This unit will introduce students to the alphabet, various sounds and structures of word forms and syntax in biblical Hebrew, together with the accompanying cultural and historical background of the Old Testament. 77% of the Bible is communicated in Hebrew. This unit enables students to read selected texts from the Old Testament for meaning. Methods of learning using principles of applied linguistics and language online pedagogy include: video lectures and writing activities, weekly vocabulary and parsing quizzes, translation activities in the lessons and an exam translation and interpretive reflections on a biblical passage.
Unit code: AL1309T
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1
Unit discipline: Languages
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Trinity College Theological School
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Recognise and recall foundational features of Biblical Hebrew including the script, basic vocabulary, word forms and syntax. |
| 2. | Describe and analyse elementary grammatical and syntactic issues in generic and selected texts from the Old Testament. |
| 3. | Translate simple Biblical Hebrew texts into English. |
| 4. | Use aids to understanding Biblical Hebrew such as lexicons, dictionaries, and software tools. |
| 5. | Articulate an interpretation of selected Biblical Hebrew texts, employing critical exegetical commentaries on the Old Testament. |
Online lectures, tutorials and video conferencing using multimedia and interactive sessions
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Quizzes or Tests | Quizzes (equivalent to 1200 words) |
1200 | 30.0 |
| Skill Demonstration | Skill demonstration: Translation exercises (equivalent to 1200 words) |
1200 | 30.0 |
| Written Examination | Written Examination (equivalent to 1500 words) |
1500 | 40.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2018
Unit record last updated: 2020-10-28 17:25:00 +1100