Program Overview

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Program Details

Introduction

The University of Copenhagen offers a Bachelor's program in Hebrew, specifically designed for students interested in studying the language and its application to biblical texts.

Program Description

The program, titled "Hebraisk 1," is a 7.5 ECTS course that introduces students to biblical Hebrew, enabling them to work with Old Testament texts in their original language. The course covers Hebrew grammar, morphology, and syntax, as well as the central Hebrew vocabulary and tools for its acquisition.

Learning Objectives

The program aims to provide students with:

• In-depth knowledge of Hebrew grammar, including morphology and syntax
• Familiarity with the central Hebrew vocabulary and tools for its acquisition
• The ability to read Old Testament texts, both prose and poetry, in their original language

Course Content

The course includes:

• An introduction to biblical Hebrew grammar using a textbook and beginner's grammar
• Reading of exercise pieces to illustrate grammatical phenomena
• Introduction to the use of a dictionary and other tools for vocabulary acquisition
• Reading of unedited biblical texts from the Old Testament

Preparation

Students are expected to dedicate time to:

• Reading and understanding the textbook and grammar explanations
• Creating their own "mini-grammar" to aid in learning grammatical phenomena
• Reading exercise pieces and learning common glosses
• Noting and reviewing grammatical phenomena that pose difficulties

Teaching Materials

The course uses the textbook "Bibelsk hebraisk grammatik – en indføring" by Flemming A.J. Nielsen.

Formal Requirements

Students must meet the formal requirements outlined in the study order.

Recommended Prerequisites

Students should refer to the study order for recommended prerequisites.

Teaching Form

The course is taught through classroom instruction.

Workload

The estimated workload for the course is:

• Classroom instruction: 56 hours
• Preparation: 94 hours
• Exam preparation: 58 hours
• Exam: 2 hours
• Total: 210 hours

Feedback

Feedback is provided through:

• Oral feedback
• Collective feedback
• Feedback at the final exam (in addition to the grade)

Examination

The exam is a:

• 24-hour written take-home assignment
• All aids are allowed
• The exam is pass/fail
• There is no external censorship

Course Information

• Language: Danish
• Course code: TTEAHE1BAU
• Points: 7.5 ECTS
• Level: Bachelor
• Duration: 1 semester
• Placement: Spring
• Schedule: First teaching session in week 6
• Course capacity: Not specified
• The course is also offered as part of continuing education

Study Board

• The Study Board for Theology

Offering Institute

• The Faculty of Theology

Offering Faculty

• The Faculty of Theology

Course Responsible

• Martin Gustaf Ehrensvärd

Instructors

• Martin Ehrensvärd

Timetable

• 26F-;TTEAHE1BAU;;BA - Hebraisk 1