Details for the 2010 course will follow shortly.
In the meantime I’ll leave last year’s info up to give you an idea.
Biblical Hebrew Week 2009 – Sunday 21 to Saturday 27 June
Two courses to choose from:
Biblical Hebrew for Beginners
or
Moving on with Biblical Hebrew
Have you ever wanted to read the Old Testament in its original language? Do you struggle to keep up your Hebrew?
Every year at Redcliffe, Tricia Johnson and I teach an intensive week of Hebrew. In the past it has been solely a beginner’s course but this year we are developing the programme to offer two distinct courses: one for beginners and one at intermediate level.
Beginner’s course: Biblical Hebrew for Beginners
This course is designed for people who have had no previous exposure to Hebrew, or who would like to revisit the basics. The aims of this course are:
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To cover the basics of the language (alphabet, grammar, vocabulary)
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To work together on a variety of Old Testament texts
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To appreciate more the literary character of the Old Testament (poetry, narrative, proverbs, etc.)
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To gain the skills and confidence to continue learning after the week has finished
Intermediate course: Moving on with Biblical Hebrew
This intermediate course is for those who have already had some exposure to Biblical Hebrew, either on their own or through studying on a beginner’s course. The aims are:
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To refresh, consolidate and build on your existing knowledge of Hebrew
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To work in-depth on a variety of Old Testament texts representing the different genres of the Hebrew Bible
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To develop your exegetical skills and think through some of the interpretive issues presented by the texts
During the week the two groups will join together for a special seminar led by Prof. Gordon McConville, Professor of Old Testament Theology at the University of Gloucestershire.
Also new this year is the introduction of a 20% discount for those working with churches or mission agencies.
Cost: £350 residential or £270 non-residential.
Discounted rate: £280 residential or £216 non-residential.
This fee cover over 35 hours of class time, materials and food (and accommodation if required). Places are limited so please book early.
More information & booking: For more details, including answers to questions such as “I’m no good at languages; does that matter?”; “Will I be put on the spot?” and “What does a typical day look like?”, please download the pdf leaflet: Hebrew Week leaflet (pdf)
Alternatively, visit the Hebrew Week page on the Redcliffe College website
