Year
2016
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 3-hour seminar weekly
Enrolment not permitted
1 of THEO3702, THEO3707 has been successfully completed
Assessment
Assignment(s), Examination(s) (% weighting = 40-60%), Test(s), Tutorial presentation, Tutorial participation
Topic description
This topic consolidates students’ knowledge of biblical Hebrew studies by increasing the scope of Hebrew scripture to be translated and by a more detailed examination of the structure of the language. A wider range of lexicographical aids is introduced with an increased knowledge of grammar and syntax of the Hebrew language.
Educational aims
This topic aims to:

  • build on foundation skills in and knowledge of Biblical Hebrew

  • expand skills in dealing with lexical, grammatical and syntactical knowledge

  • review and expand skills in dealing with translation as a basis for exegesis of the biblical text
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic students will be able to:

  • translate selected Hebrew texts, with the assistance of dictionaries

  • employ critical apparatus in the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (BHS) edition of the text

  • develop skills in exegesis of the Hebrew Scriptures