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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Language courses listed together are expected to be taken in order; the second course has the first as the
prerequisite. For example, OT 101 is the prerequisite for OT 102. Numbers listed in parenthesis after the class
title indicate the number of semester hours per course. For example, “Intermediate Hebrew (4–4)” means the
course is worth four credit hours in the Fall and four in the Spring.
Study Skills
SS 001
Introduction to Language Skills and Research Methods (noncredit, pass/fail, required for all
incoming students in a degree program)
Old Testament Studies
This course is offered via distance learning and is an introduction to the disciplines that enable
a student to learn the languages, interact with texts, and develop and express sound
conclusions based on primary and secondary source research. This course also orients new
students to the seminary setting.
Students who have received no prior instruction in Hebrew start with Beginning Hebrew in their second year
and continue with Intermediate Hebrew and then Advanced Hebrew. Students who have had prior study in
Hebrew may test out of beginning courses and continue their studies with advanced course work beginning
their firs year.
Required Courses
OT 101–02 Beginning Hebrew (4–4)
A study of basic Hebrew grammar, covering the entire regular and irregular verbal system, as
well as other basic grammatical paradigms and translation of selected passages.
OT 103–04 Intermediate Hebrew (3–3)
An introduction to intermediate exegesis in narrative and poetic literature with emphasis on
translation skills and syntactical analysis of selected passages. Prerequisite: OT 102.
OT 105–06 Advanced Hebrew (3–3)
An advanced study of Hebrew grammar and syntax with application to selected passages,
including legal literature from Exodus and Deuteronomy; an introduction to textual criticism
and the use of both Waltke-O’Connor’s and Gesenius’ advanced grammars in analysis of the
text. Prerequisite: OT 104.
OT 107 Old Testament Introduction (2)
A study of the Old Testament canon, textual transmission, critical methods, and special
introductory problems. Prerequisites: OT 102, BI 302, and BI 303.