Courses

Introduces biblical Hebrew, focusing on morphology, phonology, syntax, and high-frequency vocabulary, with attention to accurate pronunciation, reading aloud, and the use of Hebrew as a foundational tool for interpreting the Old Testament.

Continues the study of introductory biblical Hebrew with further investigation of morphology, syntax, and weak verbs, emphasizing reading competence and the use of Hebrew for interpreting the Old Testament.

Builds on prior biblical Hebrew study through close reading of selected Old Testament texts, emphasizing syntax, discourse, semantics, and literary structure. Students apply advanced grammatical and lexical analysis to extended Hebrew passages and develop exegetical competence through sustained engagement with prose and poetry. The course cultivates the ability to move from detailed textual observation to theological synthesis and responsible interpretation for teaching, preaching, or scholarly work.

Develops advanced exegetical competence in the Pentateuch through sustained analysis of selected Hebrew narrative and legal texts. Engages literary, historical, theological, and methodological issues central to Genesis through Deuteronomy while refining skills in translation, textual analysis, and theological interpretation. Applies corpus-specific interpretive methods to complex passages and evaluates ongoing scholarly debates concerning authorship, composition, and theological coherence. Emphasizes responsible communication of the enduring significance of the Pentateuch for academic, ecclesial, and contemporary contexts.

Cultivates graduate-level research and academic writing skills through guided practice in research design, strategic resource discovery, evaluation of scholarly sources, and the preparation and integration of research materials into academic writing projects.