Module: Introduction to Biblical Hebrew

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
Module Code	TP201 (ITS) / RET1028 (Banner)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	Theology, Philosophy & Music
Module Co-ordinator	Bradford Anderson
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to classical Hebrew, the language of the Jewish Scriptures or Old Testament. In this module students develop knowledge of the Hebrew alphabet, vowel pointing, and basic Hebrew grammar, notably nouns, basic verb forms, and sentence structure. Students will also develop a working vocabulary of biblical Hebrew that can be used in future research and study. Students are expected to attend and contribute to lectures, to keep up to date with assignments, and to engage with assigned texts in a reflective and analytical manner

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and write the Hebrew alphabet, including vowels
2. Recognise nouns and their different parts
3. Identify the definite article, pronouns, and the use of prepositions
4. Understand basic Hebrew verb forms
5. Read and recognise the most prevalent words in biblical Hebrew
6. Translate simple sentences from Hebrew into English

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent Study	101	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Alphabet and vowels

Dagesh, sheva, odd vowels

Nouns and verbs: masculine, feminine, plural

The perfect tense

The direct object

Word pairs: singular and plural

The imperfect tense

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Participation	Attendance and participation	20%	n/a
Assignment	Homework	20%	n/a
In Class Test	Mid-term quiz	20%	n/a
Written Exam	End of term test	40%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

BHS: Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia: 1997, BHS: Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia, (Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft,
Fields, Lee M: 2008, Hebrew for the Rest of Us, Zondervan, Grand Rapids,
Kelley, Page H: 1992, Biblical Hebrew: An Introductory Grammar, Eerdmans, Grand Rapids,
Northey, Margot, Bradford A. Anderson, and Joel N. Lohr: 2012, “Learning Languages,” in Making Sense: A Student’s Guide to Research and Writing in Religious Studies, OUP, Oxford,
Pratico Gary D., and Miles V. Van Pelt: 2005, Biblical Hebrew Study Guide, Zondervan, Grand Rapids,
Simon, Ethelyn, Linda Motzkin, and Irene Resnikoff: 2005, The First Hebrew Primer: The Adult Beginner's Path to Biblical Hebrew, 3rd Ed, EKS Publishing, Oakland,
Weingreen, J. A: 1959, Practical Grammar for Classical Hebrew, 2nd ed, 2nd ed, Clarendon, Oxford,

Other Resources

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