136 Programs of Study
2012-2013 Academic Catalog
Biblical languages • Demonstrate advanced-level of competency in one biblical language (either Hebrew or Greek) by the. conclusion of the first year. • Demonstrate intermediate level of competency in the other (second) biblical language by the conclusion of. the first year. • Aramaic must be taken in the first year as a required course. Modern Languages • Demonstrate competency in German by the end of December of the first academic year. • Demonstrate competency in French (or another research language cognate to student’s area of study) by the. end of August of the first academic year.