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National College Credit Recommendation Service

Board of Regents  |  University of the State of New York

Anchor Bible College | Evaluated Learning Experience

Hebrew 101 Biblical Hebrew

Length: 

 48 hours (16 weeks). 

Location: 
Anchor Bible College, 2100 Ellsworth Rd., Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Dates: 

August 2023 - Present. 

Instructional delivery format: 
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes: 

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify foundational vocabulary in Biblical Hebrew, recognizing words that occur 70 or more times in the Hebrew Bible; describe essential principles of Hebrew grammar, articulating the roles of prefixes, suffixes, and word forms; read portions of the Hebrew Bible aloud, demonstrating correct pronunciation and basic understanding of the text; differentiate between Hebrew word structures, applying knowledge of morphology to interpret their meaning and function within sentences; and employ Hebrew dictionaries, commentaries, and software tools effectively to aid in translation and comprehension of Biblical Hebrew; analyze potential challenges in handling the Hebrew text, assessing common pitfalls to ensure accurate interpretation and application.

Instruction: 

This course is part one of the study of elementary Biblical Hebrew with the intent to enable students to gain a thorough knowledge of the first half of Pratico and  Van Pelt’s grammar, and to able to begin using the Hebrew Bible and related tools. Evaluation is based on weekly quizzes, completion of weekly homework from a workbook, and exams.

Credit recommendation: 

 In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Bible Studies, Hebrew Language, or Religion (3/25).

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