Hebrew Studies

The minor in Hebrew studies is designed to enrich and enhance a student’s major area of study by providing the opportunity to achieve reading and translating competency in Biblical Hebrew, and have modest exposure to modern Hebrew.

Minor in Hebrew Studies: 18 semester hours in Hebrew, including HEB 131, 132, 231, and 232 plus six hours of upper division credit with independent study courses in Hebrew.

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HEB 131. Biblical Hebrew Language and Culture I (3:3:0)
The essentials of Biblical Hebrew with emphasis on vocabulary, inflectional forms, basic syntax and simplified Hebrew prose.

HEB 132. Biblical Hebrew Language and Culture II (3:3:0)
Continuation of HEB 131. Portions of the Hebrew text of the Joseph Story in Genesis 37-45 are read and discussed.

HEB 231. Biblical Hebrew Language and Culture III (3:3:0)
Further study of Hebrew grammar. Reading and discussion of significant portions of Biblical Hebrew prose and poetry.

HEB 232. Biblical Hebrew Language and Culture IV (3:3:0)
Reading and discussion of more difficult portions of Biblical Hebrew prose and poetry, together with modern Hebrew prayers and liturgies.

HEB 410, 420, 430. Independent Study (X:X:X)
Consult with instructor before registering. May be repeated for credit. One to three hours credit. Prerequisite: intermediate proficiency in the Hebrew language.