Houston Baptist University Catalog

Hebrew ( HEBR ) Course Descriptions

HEBR 2312 HEBREW GRAMMAR I
HEBR 2312 Hebrew Grammar I
Prerequisite(s): None
An introduction to the forms, vocabulary, and grammatical usage of biblical Hebrew designed to give the student the skills necessary for the translation and analysis of the Hebrew Bible.
HEBR 2322 HEBREW GRAMMAR II
HEBR 2322 Hebrew Grammar II
Prerequisite(s): HEBR 2312
A continuation of HEBR 2312. An introduction to additional forms, vocabulary, and grammatical usage of biblical Hebrew designed to give the student the skills necessary for the translation and analysis of the Hebrew Bible.
HEBR 2381 SPECIAL TOP/INDEPENDENT STUDY
HEBR 2381 Special Topics/Independent Study
Prerequisites: None
Topics are selected on basis of student need and academic qualifications of staff. If regular lectures are not given, a minimum of 30 hours of work for each hour credit must be included.
HEBR 3311 HEBREW READING AND SYNTAX I
HEBR 3311 Hebrew Reading and Syntax I
Prerequisite(s): HEBR 2312 and HEBR 2322
An intermediate study of Hebrew syntax with application to the translation and analysis of selected portions of the Hebrew Bible and/or Second Temple literature.
HEBR 4351 HEBREW READING/SYNTAX II
HEBR 4351 Hebrew Reading and Syntax II
Prerequisite(s): HEBR 2312 and HEBR 2322
Advanced study of Hebrew syntax with application to the translation of selected portions of the Hebrew Bible and/or Second Temple literature.
HEBR 4352 DIRECTED STUDIES IN HEBREW
HEBR 4352 Directed Studies in Hebrew
Prerequisite(s): HEBR 3311 and HEBR 4351
Advanced study of the Hebrew Bible and/or selected Second Temple literature. This course may not be repeated more than twice.
HEBR 4381 SPECIAL TOP/INDEPENDENT STUDY
HEBR 4381 Special Topics/Independent Study
Prerequisite(s): None
Topics are selected on basis of student need and academic qualifications of staff. If regular lectures are not given, a minimum of 30 hours of work for each hour credit must be included.
HEBR 4393 SENIOR SEMINAR
HEBR 4393 Senior Seminar
Prerequisite(s): HEBR 2312 and HEBR 2322 and HEBR 3311 and HEBR 4351
Directed studies in the Hebrew Bible and other Second Temple literature.
HEBR 5301 HEBREW I
HEBR 5301 Hebrew I
Prerequisite(s): None
Hebrew I is a study of Hebrew grammar and syntax for reading the Hebrew Bible and other Second Temple literature.
HEBR 5302 HEBREW II
HEBR 5302 Hebrew II
Prerequisite(s): HEBR 5301
Hebrew II is an advanced study of Hebrew grammar and syntax for reading the Hebrew Bible and other Second Temple literature.
HEBR 5381 SPECIAL TOP/INDEPENDENT STUDY
HEBR 5381 Special Topics/Independent Study
Prerequisite(s): None
Topics are selected on basis of student need and academic qualifications of staff. If regular lectures are not given, a minimum of 30 hours of work for each hour credit must be included.
HEBR 6301 INTERMEDIATE HEBREW
HEBR 6301 Intermediate Hebrew
Prerequisite(s): (HEBR 2312 and HEBR 2322) or (HEBR 5301 and HEBR 5302)
Introductory studies in Hebrew grammar and syntax of select literature of the Hebrew Bible and/or Second Temple period.
HEBR 6320 PENTATEUCH
HEBR 6320 Pentateuch
Prerequisite(s): (HEBR 2312 and HEBR 2322 and (HEBR 3311 or HEBR 6301)) or HEBR 5301 and HEBR 5302 and HEBR 6301
Co-requisite(s): None
Advanced studies in ancient Hebrew grammar, syntax, and linguistic approaches through translation and analysis of the Hebrew text of the Pentateuch. This course may be taken up to three times for credit if course content differs.
HEBR 6325 HISTORICAL BOOKS
HEBR 6325 Historical Books
Prerequisite(s): (HEBR 2312 and HEBR 2322 and (HEBR 3311 or HEBR 6301)) or HEBR 5301 and HEBR 5302 and HEBR 6301
Co-requisite(s): None
Advanced studies in ancient Hebrew grammar, syntax, and linguistic approaches through translation and analysis of the Hebrew text of the Historical Books. This course may be taken up to three times for credit if course content differs.
HEBR 6330 PSALMS
HEBR 6330 Psalms
Prerequisite(s): (HEBR 2312 and HEBR 2322 and (HEBR 3311 or HEBR 6301)) or HEBR 5301 and HEBR 5302 and HEBR 6301
Co-requisite(s): None
Advanced studies in ancient Hebrew grammar, syntax, and linguistic approaches through translation and analysis of the Hebrew text of the Psalms. This course may be taken up to three times for credit if course content differs.
HEBR 6335 WISDOM LITERATURE
HEBR 6335 Wisdom Literature
Prerequisite(s): (HEBR 2312 and HEBR 2322 and (HEBR 3311 or HEBR 6301)) or HEBR 5301 and HEBR 5302 and HEBR 6301
Co-requisite(s): None
Advanced studies in ancient Hebrew grammar, syntax, and linguistic approaches through translation and analysis of the Hebrew text of the Wisdom Literature. This course may be taken up to three times for credit if course content differs.
HEBR 6340 MAJOR PROPHETS
HEBR 6340 Major Prophets
Prerequisite(s): (HEBR 2312 and HEBR 2322 and (HEBR 3311 or HEBR 6301)) or HEBR 5301 and HEBR 5302 and HEBR 6301
Co-requisite(s): None
Advanced studies in ancient Hebrew grammar, syntax, and linguistic approaches through translation and analysis of the Hebrew text of the Major Prophets. This course may be taken up to three times for credit if course content differs.
HEBR 6345 MINOR PROPHETS
HEBR 6345 Minor Prophets
Prerequisite(s): (HEBR 2312 and HEBR 2322 and (HEBR 3311 or HEBR 6301)) or HEBR 5301 and HEBR 5302 and HEBR 6301
Co-requisite(s): None
Advanced studies in ancient Hebrew grammar, syntax, and linguistic approaches through translation and analysis of the Hebrew text of the Minor Prophets. This course may be taken up to three times for credit if course content differs.
HEBR 6352 ADV DIRECTED STUDIES IN HEBREW
HEBR 6352 Advanced Directed Studies in Hebrew
Prerequisite(s): (HEBR 2312 and HEBR 2322 and (HEBR 3311 or HEBR 6301)) or HEBR 5301 and HEBR 5302 and HEBR 6301
Co-requisite(s): None
Advanced studies in Hebrew grammar, syntax, linguistic approaches, and/or text critical theories with application to literature of the Hebrew Bible and/or Second Temple literature. Course may be repeated as course content differs.