2015-2016 Academic Catalog

BIBLICAL HEBREW MINOR Minor Only Purpose and Objectives

The Hebrew minor provides students with in-depth training in the original language of the Old Testament. It prepares students to apply their training in such areas as exegesis and Bible translation and to use their training as a foundation for graduate study or research. In addition to the mission statement, general objectives and requirements of the bachelor’s degree, the objectives of the Hebrew minor are to enable students to:  Master an intermediate-level understanding of the grammar and syntax of Old Testament Hebrew.  Practice aided reading and produce accurate translations of Old Testament texts into English.  Understand the texts of the Old Testament against their historical, literary, and cultural contexts. See Appendix A for graduation requirements. Course of Study 15 HEB 3112 Introductory Hebrew I 3 HEB 3113 Introductory Hebrew II 3 HEB 4112 Intermediate Hebrew Grammar and Syntax 3 HEB 4113 Old Testament Hebrew Reading 3 BTS 4510 Old Testament Texts in Historical, Literary, and Cultural Contexts 3 Note: Students who are not pursuing a professional major must complete three semester hours of upper-level practical skill development (BTS 4400, taken three times) in addition to the 15 hours set out above.

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