RL 211: Greek I
Credits 3Introduction to elements of koine Greek of the New Testament and practice in translation of Biblical passages.
Religion: Biblical Languages
Courses
RL 212: Greek II
Credits 3Introduction to elements of koine Greek of the New Testament and practice in translation of Biblical passages.
RL 311: Hebrew I
Credits 3An introductory course in Biblical Hebrew, emphasizing the mastery of basic grammar in a two-semester sequence (RL311 and RL312). Students develop a basic vocabulary and the ability to translate simple passages. Laboratory work is required.
RL 312: Hebrew II
Credits 3An introductory course in Biblical Hebrew, emphasizing the mastery of basic grammar in a two-semester sequence (RL311 and RL312). Students develop a basic vocabulary and the ability to translate simple passages. Laboratory work is required.
RL 313: Greek III
Credits 2A course that uses the linguistic similarities between English and New Testament Greek grammars toward the mastery of the morphology and the syntax of New Testament Greek. Students develop a usable vocabulary and the ability to translate simple passages. It emphasizes the application of Greek grammar to the understanding of the biblical text. Students develop the ability to translate selected passages with the aid of reference tools. Special emphasis is given to the value of Greek in the practice of ministry. Laboratory work is required.
RL 313: Greek III
Credits 2This course uses the linguistic similarities between English and New Testament Greek grammars toward the mastery of the morphology and the syntax of New Testament Greek. Students develop a usable vocabulary and the ability to translate simple passages. It emphasizes the application of Greek grammar to the understanding of thebiblical text. Students develop the ability to translate selected passages with the aid of reference tools. Specific emphasis is given to the value of Greek in the practice ofministry. Laboratory work is required. Prerequisite for RL313: RL212. Students develop the ability to translate selected passages with the aid of reference tools. Special emphasis is given to the value of Greek in the practice of ministry. Laboratory work is required. Prerequisite for RL 313 and RL 212.
RL 314: Greek IV
Credits 2A course that uses the linguistic similarities between English and New Testament Greek grammars toward the mastery of the morphology and the syntax of New Testament Greek. Students develop a usable vocabulary and the ability to translate simple passages. It emphasizes the application of Greek grammar to the understanding of the biblical text. Students develop the ability to translate selected passages with the aid of reference tools. Special emphasis is given to the value of Greek in the practice of ministry. Laboratory work is required.
RL 314: Greek IV
Credits 2This course uses the linguistic similarities between English and New Testament Greek grammars toward the mastery of the morphology and the syntax of New Testament Greek. Students develop a usable vocabulary and the ability to translate simple passages. It emphasizes the application of Greek grammar to the understanding of thebiblical text. Students develop the ability to translate selected passages with the aid of reference tools. Specific emphasis is given to the value of Greek in the practice ofministry. Laboratory work is required. Prerequisite for RL313: RL212. Students develop the ability to translate selected passages with the aid of reference tools. Special emphasis is given to the value of Greek in the practice of ministry. Laboratory work is required. Prerequisite for RL 313 and RL 212.
RL 413: Hebrew III
Credits 2An intermediate course in Biblical Hebrew, emphasizing mastery of Hebrew grammar and syntax. Students develop additional vocabulary and the ability to translate narrative and poetic passages, with the aid of reference tools. Special emphasis is given to the value of Hebrew in the life of faith, ministry, and biblical scholarship. Prerequisite for RL413: RL312 or equivalent. Together, these courses are cross listed as TL515 Intermediate Biblical Hebrew in the graduate section.
RL 414: Hebrew IV
Credits 2An intermediate course in Biblical Hebrew, emphasizing mastery of Hebrew grammar and syntax. Students develop additional vocabulary and the ability to translate narrative and poetic passages, with the aid of reference tools. Special emphasis is given to the value of Hebrew in the life of faith, ministry, and biblical scholarship. Prerequisite for RL413: RL312 or equivalent. Together, these courses are cross listed as TL515 Intermediate Biblical Hebrew in the graduate section.
RL 415: Topics in Biblical Languages
Credits 3A course that introduces the student to a selected study of pre-advanced Greek or Hebrew, textual criticism, or other Biblical languages (Aramaic, etc.) The topics covered will be selected by the instructor.
RL 490: Research and Independent Study
Credits 1 Max Credits 3A research project tailored to the student’s area of academic or professional interest. This course does not substitute for lecture courses.
RL 491: Research and Independent Study
Credits 1 Max Credits 3A research project tailored to the student’s area of academic or professional interest. This course does not substitute for lecture courses.