Masters in Classical (Biblical) Hebrew
with Specialization in Hebrew Pedagogy & Instruction

סקירה כללית

This program is designed for those desiring to multiply translations directly from the original authoritative Scriptures by teaching living Biblical Hebrew to others and to earn an MA in the process. It consists of the SBH, additional advanced Hebrew course work, Hebrew Pedagogy plus an internship in Hebrew Instruction.

חלק 1: בית ספר לעברית מקראית

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

הצעות קורסים לדוגמה

SBH Hebrew Certificate (48 credits)

מבוא לתנ"ך העברי כולל מסורה 

תולדות ישראל והמזרח הקדום

Hebrew Pedagogy 

Applied Instructor Training

Mentoring Internship

Teaching Assistant Practicum

Advanced Hebrew

  • Level Dalet
  • Level Heh
  • Level Vav

Electives

היסוד המקראי של בעל פה

מבוא לתרגום מקרא בעל פה

Aramaic

 

דרישת קריאת כתובים לכל המועמדים לתואר שני

לפני סיום הלימודים, כל סטודנט צפוי לקרוא את התנ"ך העברי. דרישת המינימום המוחלטת כוללת את התורה (בראשית עד דברים), 12 הפרקים הראשונים של ישעיהו ו-30 תהילים נבחרים. 

* Some courses may be available online

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

עמלות
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