ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

Overview | Programmes of Study | Core Curriculum | Course Descriptions

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BIBLICAL LANGUAGES

Hebrew

Hebrew Elements I & II

A study of the grammar of Biblical Hebrew, with introduction to orthography, etymology, and syntax. Emphasis is on reading the Hebrew text in the second semester. Three credits each semester.

Hebrew Reading I & II

A course to help students learn to read the Hebrew Old Testament by gaining a better understanding of the syntax of the Hebrew language. Emphasis is on exegesis in the second semester. Two credits each semester.

Aramaic

A study of the grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of Biblical Aramaic plus the reading of the Aramaic portions of Daniel and Ezra. Two credits each semester for two semesters.

Greek

Greek Elements I & II

A study of the rudiments of Koine Greek so as to equip the student to read the Greek New Testament. Three credits each semester.

Greek Reading I

A study of Greek grammar and syntax beyond the elementary level to enable students to intelligently read and translate the Greek New Testament. Two credits.

Greek Reading II

A study of the principles of Greek exegesis in preparation for third year Greek. Two credits.

Greek Exegesis I & II

A study of selected passages of the Greek text using the grammatico-historico-canonical method of exegesis. Two credits each semester.

Rapid Greek Reading

Designed to improve the student’s ability to read and translate the Greek New Testament. The student will be required to translate 70 chapters of the New Testament. Students will also learn to read the Greek text in modern Greek. Two credits. Elective.

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