Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Copenhagen offers a Bachelor's program in Hebrew, specifically designed for students in their fifth semester. The program focuses on providing an in-depth introduction to biblical Hebrew, enabling students to work with Old Testament texts in their original language.

Program Description

The program, titled "Hebrew 2," aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of Hebrew grammar, including morphology and syntax. Through the analysis and translation of texts from the Hebrew Old Testament, students will develop their skills in reading and interpreting biblical Hebrew texts. The program also emphasizes the importance of building a functional vocabulary and using dictionaries and grammatical tools effectively.

Learning Objectives

The program's learning objectives include:

• In-depth knowledge of Hebrew grammar, covering morphology and syntax
• Familiarity with the central Hebrew vocabulary and the use of dictionaries and other tools for language acquisition
• Ability to read and analyze Old Testament texts in their original language

Course Content

The course content includes:

• Analysis and translation of passages from the Hebrew Old Testament, such as Exodus, Job, Jonah, and Psalms
• Use of Flemming A.J. Nielsen's "Bibelsk hebraisk grammatik – en indføring" as the primary grammar textbook
• Introduction to Hebrew dictionaries and other language learning tools

Formal Requirements

Students are required to consult the study order for formal requirements and recommended academic prerequisites.

Teaching Methods

The program employs classroom instruction, with an emphasis on student preparation and participation.

Workload

The estimated workload for the program is:

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

Feedback and Evaluation

Feedback is provided through oral and collective means, with additional feedback given after the final exam. The exam is a 30-minute oral test, with 60 minutes of preparation time allowed. Only specific aids are permitted, as outlined in the HEB2 help list.

Course Information

• Language: Danish
• Course code: TTEAHE2BAU
• ECTS points: 7.5
• Level: Bachelor
• Duration: 1 semester
• Placement: Autumn
• Schedule group: First teaching period in week 36

Responsible Institutions and Staff

• Study board: Studienævnet for Teologi
• Offering institute: Teologi
• Offering faculty: Det Teologiske Fakultet
• Course responsible: Martin Gustaf Ehrensvärd
• Instructor: Martin Gustaf Ehrensvärd

Additional Information

The course is also offered as part of continuing education and further education programs. For more information, students should consult the relevant study order and course catalog.