Masters in Classical (Biblical) Hebrew
with optional specialty in Hebrew Pedagogy & Instruction

OVERVIEW OF CLASSICAL (BIBLICAL) HEBREW MA PROGRAM

The MA in Classical (Biblical) Hebrew is a fully accredited biblical language training program designed for those who already have a BA. This program consists of four to six semesters of residence in Jerusalem during which each participant completes the School of Biblical Hebrew plus an additional period of study depending upon the program selected as described below.   

PARTE 1: ESCUELA DE HEBREO BÍBLICO

The first part of study is the School of Biblical Hebrew (SBH) in Jerusalem, in order to attain basic translation proficiency in Biblical Hebrew (48 credits). (See SBH page for more information.)

PART 2: ADDITIONAL JERUSALEM SEMESTERS

Upon completion of the SBH, while still in Jerusalem, participants may undertake additional semesters. Participants who have successfully completed the SBH will have completed level Gimel (level 3) in Hebrew. Participants who desire to complete the MA in Classical Hebrew will take one additional semester which will include completing level Dalet. (level 4). 

Those who want to qualify to become Biblical Hebrew Instructors will take a fourth, fifth and sixth semester completing levels Dalet, (4) Heh (5) and Vav (6) concurrent with additional courses: See below for sample course offerings

EJEMPLOS DE CURSOS

SBH Hebrew Certificate (48 credits)

Introducción a la Biblia hebrea, incluido el texto masorético 

Historia de Israel y del Próximo Oriente Antiguo

Hebrew Pedagogy 

Applied Instructor Training

Mentoring Internship

Teaching Assistant Practicum

Advanced Hebrew

  • Level Dalet
  • Level Heh
  • Level Vav

Electives

Fundamento bíblico de la oralidad

Introducción a la traducción oral de la Biblia

Aramaic

 

Requisito de lectura de las Escrituras para todos los candidatos a MA

Antes de graduarse, cada estudiante debe haber leído la Biblia hebrea. El requisito mínimo absoluto incluye la Torá (desde Breshit hasta Devarim), los 12 primeros capítulos de Isaías y 30 salmos seleccionados. 

* Some courses may be available online

* Not all courses are offered every year, and depend upon availability

TARIFAS
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