Religion: Biblical Languages

Introduction to elements of koine Greek of the New Testament and practice in translation of Biblical passages.

Introduction to elements of koine Greek of the New Testament and practice in translation of Biblical passages.

This introductory course in Biblical Hebrew, emphasizes the mastery of basic grammar in a two- semester sequence (RL 311 and RL 312). Students develop basic vocabulary and the ability to translate simple passages. Laboratory work is required.

This introductory course in Biblical Hebrew, emphasizes the mastery of basic grammar in a two- semester sequence (RL 311 and RL 312). Students develop basic vocabulary and the ability to translate simple passages. Laboratory work is required.

This 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 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. Prerequisite for RL 313 and RL 212.

This 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 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. Prerequisite for RL 313 and RL 212.

This 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 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. Prerequisite for RL 313 and RL 212.

This 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 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. Prerequisite for RL 313 and RL 212.

This intermediate course in Biblical Hebrew, emphasizes 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. 

This intermediate course in Biblical Hebrew, emphasizes 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. 

This course introduces students 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. 

This is a research project course tailored to the students’ area of academic or professional interest. This course does not substitute for lecture courses. 

This is a research project course tailored to the students’ area of academic or professional interest. This course does not substitute for lecture courses.