Perspectives on Biblical Languages
Note: This is course is offered online only.
This course offers an overview of Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Greek, with an emphasis on why knowledge of the original languages has been vital throughout Christian history and why this knowledge plays a significant role today. Assuming no prior study of either language, you will learn some of the basic features of Greek and Hebrew, including their alphabets and pronunciation, and key grammatical constructions. We will also explore the Christian heritage of studying these languages, along with some issues regarding the original languages and their translation today.
This course is divided into three main sections. The first section will cover the key elements of New Testament Greek and the Greek text of the New Testament. The second section looks at Old Testament Hebrew and the history and prehistory of the Old Testament text. The third section will then turn to the English translations of the Bible, considering the various theories and problems in the faithful transmission of God's Word to the People of God.
Additional Info
Live classes will take place on Thursdays, 10:00 am–12:00 pm (Pacific Time). Students who cannot participate due to reasons such as living in a distant time zone will be given access to recordings of the live classes for 48 hrs. As a substitute for breakout room discussions (which will not be recorded), these students will be required to respond briefly to a discussion prompt on a Moodle forum. Please contact the instructor if you are unable to participate in live sessions.
Looking For Textbooks?
Call 604-228-1820 or 1-800-334-3279 to check on textbook availability. You can also email [email protected].
