3 courses with the subject HEB, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HEB 500Hebrew I
This foundational course introduces students to Biblical Hebrew, including the alphabet, basic grammar, syntax, and essential vocabulary. Emphasis is placed on reading and translating simple biblical texts with attention to word formation and sentence structure. Students will begin to develop tools for independent engagement with the Hebrew Scriptures. Course Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Recognize the Hebrew alphabet, vowels, and common vocabulary. 2. Translate basic Hebrew sentences drawn from selected biblical texts. 3. Apply elementary grammatical rules to identify parts of speech and sentence structure.
Prerequisite HEB 500 Hebrew I Building on Hebrew I, this course deepens students' proficiency in Biblical Hebrew grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Students will translate more complex passages and gain confidence in reading narrative texts from the Hebrew Bible. Continued focus is given to parsing, verb forms, and word studies. Course Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Parse regular and irregular Hebrew verb forms in narrative passages. 2. Translate basic texts from the Hebrew Bible. 193
This advanced course focuses on Hebrew syntax and exegetical methods for interpreting Old Testament texts. Students will examine prose and poetic passages, applying linguistic and theological analysis. Emphasis is placed on using original language skills to produce informed exegetical conclusions for preaching, teaching, or academic research. Course Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Distinguish key syntactical features in Hebrew narrative and poetry. 2. Analyze Hebrew texts using tools of grammatical, literary, and theological exegesis. 3. Construct an exegetical paper on a selected Hebrew passage incorporating original language insights.
