This unit focuses on phonology, morphology and syntax of the Classical Biblical Hebrew. Prose and poetic texts from different literary genres (narratives, laws, psalms, wisdom literature) will be studied with an aim of understanding their grammar. The development of Hebrew language will be addressed, through the comparative reading and translation of archaic Biblical poems, classical, and late Biblical texts. The students will be introduced to electronic and library tools that will help them to engage in textual criticism of the Hebrew Bible.
Unit code: AL9609A
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Languages
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: St Athanasius College
Show when this unit is running1. | Translate prose and poetic texts from Hebrew into English, using standard lexicographical (Dictionaries and Grammars) and electronic (software programs) tools. |
2. | Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Biblical Hebrew vocabulary. |
3. | Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Biblical Hebrew grammar (stress on syntax and system of verbal tenses). |
4. | Read simple unvocalised text. |
5. | Engage in original biblical exegesis based on their own translation of the Hebrew text |
AL1600A or AL8600A
Lectures, classroom discussion, guided reading from set texts, additional reading resources and notes
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Oral Examination | Oral Exam 1000 words equiv |
1000 | 10.0 |
Written Examination | Invigilated Exam 2.5 hours |
0 | 40.0 |
Essay | Written Assessment Task – Weekly exercises 3500 words equiv |
3500 | 50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 30 Sep, 2019
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-11 12:12:04 +1100