A familiarity with the basic structures of biblical languages is essential to biblical studies. In this unit, students are introduced to Biblical Hebrew and Biblical Greek and the grammatical and lexical tools used in learning and translating these languages. Students will gain skills in the use of lexical and grammatical tools that will allow them to engage more deeply with biblical texts in their second and third years.
Unit code: AL8002Z
Unit status: Approved (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit discipline: Languages
Delivery Mode: Blended
Proposing College: St Francis College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Reproduce the Hebrew and Greek alphabets. |
| 2. | Demonstrate an understanding of Hebrew and Greek grammar. |
| 3. | Use key Hebrew and Greek vocabulary to translate brief texts. |
| 4. | Use lexicons and grammars to support translation of biblical texts. |
This unit is a prerequisite for second and third year electives in Languages.
Task-orientated practice-based learning. This is a skill-development focused practical subject that uses a highly scaffolded Gradual Release of Responsibility approach to enable students to develop their ability to use lexical and grammatical tools for second and third-year biblical studies subjects and into the future.
Fields, Lee M. 2017. Hebrew for the Rest of Us: Using Hebrew Tools Without Mastering Biblical Hebrew. Grand Rapids: Zondervan. ISBN-13: 978-0310277095
Mounce, William D. and Zondervan Staff. 2017. Greek for the Rest of Us the Essentials of Biblical Greek. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: HarperCollins Christian Publishing. ISBN: 978-0310536888
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Quizzes or Tests - Quiz | Multiple choice quiz and short answer questions on Greek and Hebrew. |
1000 | 20.0 |
| Multiple Choice Quizzes or Tests - Quiz | Multiple choice quiz and short answer questions on Greek and Hebrew. |
1000 | 20.0 |
| Skill Demonstration - Online Weekly Tasks | Weekly online tasks to practice translation and support the development of skills in using lexicons. |
2000 | 20.0 |
| Essay - Essay | Semi scaffolded translation of a short passage from the Old Testament from both the Hebrew Bible and in the Septuagint. |
3000 | 40.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 26 May, 2023
Unit record last updated: 2023-05-26 16:07:29 +1000