This course aims to introduce students to the vocabulary, morphology, grammar, and syntax of biblical Hebrew, starting from no prior knowledge of the language. In the first semester (Hebrew I), students will focus on gaining facility in the alphabet and Masoretic pointing system, nouns and pronouns, all verbal stems for strong verbs, and a basic understanding of narrative sentence construction. Regular vocabulary building, targeting high-frequency words, is also essential for establishing competency in the language. Students wishing to develop their translation capacities from Hebrew to English are encouraged to continue past Hebrew I into Hebrew II.
By the end of the course, a student should be able to:
Dr. Ellie Paley: B.A. in Biblical Studies, Gordon College; M.A. in Biblical Languages, M.A. in Old Testament, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Ph.D. in Old Testament, University of Cambridge.
New Online Students:
The JUC Online application is open for Fall 2025.
Returning Online Students:
Re-application is not required. Course registration information will be provided via email and in your JUC Portal.
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