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Syllabus -
OT504
(3
credit hours)
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Faculty
Course Facilitator
Course
Objectives
| A. |
To
recognize and parse verbs |
| B. |
To
demonstrate knowledge of a basic vocabulary for reading Hebrew |
| C. |
To
demonstrate an acquaintance with various Hebrew tools and their
use |
| D. |
To
communicate a growing sense of the importance of Hebrew exegesis |
| E. |
To
translate, with assistance, selected Hebrew readings. |
Textbooks
(RTS
Bookstore 800-755-2429)
| Required: |
| 1. |
Weingreen, J. (1959) A Practical Grammar for Classical Hebrew
(2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. |
| 2. |
Hebrew Tutor [CD-ROM]. (1995). Hiawatha, IA: Parsons Technologies.
(IBM only) |
| 3. |
A
Hebrew Bible, either: |
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| a. |
Biblia
Sacra Hebraica et Graeca. Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft,
1994. |
| b. |
Ellinger, K. & Rudolph, W. eds (1990) . Biblia Hebraica
Stuttgratensia. (at least 4th ed); Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft |
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| 4. |
Beale,
T. S. (2000) Old Testament Parsing Guide. Chicago: Moody
Press |
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NEEDED if you have a Hebrew-based computer program,
like Bible Works or Logos. |
| 5. |
Brotzman,
E. R. (1994). Old Testament Criticism. Grand Rapids: Baker |
| 6. |
Pratico, G. and Van Pelt, M. (2005). Biblical Hebrew: Get
an A study guide (chart). Grand Rapids: Zondervan. |
| 7. |
Dillard.
R. Biblical Hebrew Vocabulary Cards. Springfield OH: Visual
Education |
| 8. |
Holladay,
W. L. (1972). A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old
Testament. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans |
| 9. |
Scott,
W. R. (1995). A Simplified Guide to BHS (3rd ed.). N. Richland
Hills, TX: Bibal Press |
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Recommended (if you don't
have a Hebrew-based computer program, like Bible Works
or Logos.): |
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Davidson, B. (1970). Analytical Hebrew and Chaldee Lexicon.
Grand Rapids: Zondervan |
We
also have a new web-conferencing option, through CENTRA. This
is a paid service. Click here for more
information. |
Course Requirements
| A) |
Quizzes:
There are 11 quizzes, accounting for 30%
of your total grade. They provide a series of short term goals
which, if met, will advance you smoothly through the course. They
directly reflect the module and chapter objectives, including
vocabulary. Your lowest quiz grade is dropped.
The quizzes
are are taken online, on the honor system. You must check a checkbox
at the bottom of the quiz, affirming that you have received no
help while taking the quiz. Your answers are immediately recorded
in a database and you an instant answer key. Quizzes are graded
by the instructor, within one week.
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Exams:
There are 2 exams -- a midterm and a final. The midterm
accounts for 30% of your grade
and the final accounts for 40%
of your total grade. They too directly reflect the module and
chapter objectives, including vocabulary. They also assess your
translation and other higher-level skills.
The
exams are proctored. They can be taken online or on paper -- whichever
the student prefers.
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Grading
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A
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97-100 |
A-
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94-96 |
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B+
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91-93
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B
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88-90 |
B-
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86-87 |
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C+
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83-85
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C
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80-82 |
C-
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78-79 |
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D+
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75-77
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D
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72-74 |
D-
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70-71 |
| F
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below
70
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Schedule
Students
have up to 6 months to finish the course, which is self-paced. See the
15 week or 25 week
time table for suggested schedule.
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Remember
— Do NOT fall behind!
Catching up in Hebrew is virtually impossible.
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2002 RTS Virtual Campus
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