Biblical Hebrew 2: module 1
- Course Code: RH284
- Dates: 30/09/24 - 02/12/24
- Time: 11:00 - 12:30
- Taught: Mon, Daytime
- Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Jordan Dyck
Course Code: RH284
Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
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What is the course about?
Taking the first steps to being able to translate the Bible from Hebrew with confidence, understanding what translations are unable to convey.
What will we cover?
The Hebrew letters, definite article, ‘and’, prepositions, perfect verb and word pair.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- read Hebrew letters
- translate simple phrases
- recognise some noun forms and perfect verbs.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is a beginner’s course and does not require prior knowledge of Hebrew. As this course is taught in English, please read the outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support with your English skills to help you take part fully in this class.
If you have never studied grammar before, you may benefit from attending a Grammar for ancient languages: an introduction at the Citylit (daytime : RL602 / evening: RL674).
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Students will be expected to read and translate in class, working from the textbook and from the tutor’s worksheets. They will be expected to do some exercises during the week to help commit the material studied to memory and to learn vocabulary each week.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
You will need to bring the textbook each week: The First Hebrew Primer Third Edition: The Adult Beginners Path to Biblical Hebrew by Simon Resnikoff and Motzkin, published by EKS, California. This can be purchased from John Trotter at Manor House Books www.manorhousebooks.co.uk for £39.50, and also from Amazon and other online sellers.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Biblical Hebrew 1 module 2.
Jordan Dyck is a full-time ancient language enthusiast. He lectures philosophy at Staffordshire University and New Testament Greek at St. Augustine's College of Theology (Durham University). He also teaches Classical and Biblical Greek, Latin and Hebrew through his website and runs various reading groups, including one looking at LGBTQ-themed texts from throughout the Ancient Greek world. Jordan holds a BA (Wales) and MA (Durham) in Biblical Studies and Theology. His doctoral thesis for Staffordshire University (2017) is titled 'Finding Lacan: St Paul and the Paradox of Jouissance,' and uses continental philosophy and psychoanalysis to study the Bible. Over the past decade he has been increasingly interested in Classical languages, which now make up about half of his teaching. Other projects have included research into the experiences of LGBT African asylum seekers, and papers presented at academic conferences, mostly on St. Paul and philosophy. Though originally hailing from Canada, Jordan has lived in the UK since 2006, and is presently vice-chair of the board of directors of the Metropolitan Community Church of North London.
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