2016-2017 Academic Bulletin 
    
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2016-2017 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RELST 111 - Biblical Hebrew

(also listed as CLC 111 )
Credits: 4
An introduction to Biblical Hebrew. Students learn the Hebrew alphabet, become familiar with the basic paradigms of Hebrew nouns and verbs, and acquire at least 300 common Hebrew words. They apply their learning to prose passages taken from the Book of Judges and Genesis. In addition to learning the structure and grammar of Biblical Hebrew, students focus on key passages of the Biblical text that have been set to music in order to gain a cultural understanding of the passion and religious fervor of the ancient Biblical writers. Parallels to modern Hebrew vocabulary and syntax are noted.

Distribution Requirements: HE, IP.