BL5.3 Advanced Biblical Hebrew Reading

Module information

Module Tutor(s):: Eric Ortlund
Semester:: 2
Credits:: 30
Module level:: Level 7
Prerequisite:: HB3.3 (Reading Biblical Hebrew), BL4.2 (Reading Biblical Hebrew) or demonstration of equivalent Hebrew proficiency.
Assessment:: Class Participation and Vocab Tests (20%); Exegetical Essay (40%); Exam (40%)
Restrictions:: Optional for the PGDip, MA and MTheol Theology; also optional for the BA (Hons) Theology in place of BL4.3 (by agreement only). This module may not be taken by students who have previously credited module BL4.3

The effective, regular use of Hebrew over the long haul in ministry will be best served if students develop proficiency at reading and understanding deeply the grammatical and syntactical features of larger sections of text from various Old Testament genres (including poetry). This module offers students extended practice in reading Hebrew aloud and in building deeper skills in order to achieve an advanced ability to read, interpret and apply the Hebrew text.

This is a superb chance to learn to enjoy how Hebrew poetry works and how it uniquely communicates who God is. It gives students an opportunity to reap the rewards of their years of study and get deeper into parts of the OT which are much less well known."

Eric Ortlund

Module tutor