Fast Facts
Course:
Elementary Biblical Hebrew (SPLA011/48527)
Teaching Faculty:
Dr. Barak Dan
Language of Instruction:
English
Credits/Hours:
Academic hours: 150
Credits: 10
Course Dates:
June 17-July 23, 2020
Eligibility:
Undergraduate and graduate students or mature learners with an academic background who are familiar with the Hebrew alphabet and proficient in English
Application Deadline:
May 1, 2020
Costs:
Application fee: US$ 80
Tuition: US$ 2,130 (health insurance included)
Housing: US$ 1,040
Relevant Academic Fields:
Bible studies, religion, Judaic studies, theology
+ Overview
Using modern methods of linguistic instruction, this course is designed to provide you with a sufficient knowledge of Biblical Hebrew grammar, syntax, and vocabulary to read Biblical prose with the aid of a dictionary. Intended for beginners who are students of Hebrew, the Bible, or theology, this course is approximately equivalent in scope to a first-year university course in Biblical Hebrew.
+ Curriculum
This intensive course covers the fundamentals of Biblical Hebrew. We will start with the alphabet and vowel system, work our way through nouns and adjectives, and learn the conjugation of all verbs. By the end of the course, you will be able to read Biblical passages with the help of a lexicon.
Structure
This is an intensive five-week program. Classes are held five days a week for six hours per day.
Course Components
- Class readings, lectures, and discussions
- Daily assignments
- Field trip to the Old City
- Final exam
View the syllabus
+ Student Life
You’ll be invited to participate in a wide array of trips, tours, and activities offered by the Office of Student Life. From a tour of the Old City to a trip to the Dead Sea to checking out the local festivals, you’ll build your own unique impressions and memories of Jerusalem and Israel.
While residing in HebrewU dormitories with other international and Israeli students, you’ll have a chance to form new friendships and get involved in campus life. A team of multilingual Israeli students, called madrichim, is also there to help you adjust to your new surroundings and give you tips on things to do. Learn more about student life at HebrewU.
+ Dates & Deadlines
Apply by: May 1, 2020
Arrive on campus: June 17, 2020
Program length: Five weeks
+ Costs & Scholarships
Application fee: US$ 80
Tuition: US$ 2,130 (health insurance included)
Housing: US$ 1,040
For payment deadlines, see here.
Learn more about cost of living, and paying for the program.
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships based on demonstrated need or merit are available.
Students who complete their application by February 15, 2020, and who complete payment by March 15, 2020, are eligible for a 10% discount on the course tuition.
+ Eligibility
This course is open to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as to mature learners with an academic background. You must be currently registered at or have been accepted to a recognized college or university or have successfully completed at least one year of study at an accredited institution of higher education. Familiarity with the Hebrew alphabet and English-language fluency are required.
We’re happy to answer any questions you might have – or to chat for a bit to help you choose the right course or program.
