COURSES OF INSTRUCTION – General Education
LA 3411 Greek 2A This semester of intermediate New Testament Greek consists of continuing emphasis on syntax and vocabulary. A special area of concentration is the research and writing of Greek word studies. Prerequisite: LA 2412 Greek 1B. (3 hours) LA 3412 Greek 2B This semester of intermediate Greek completes the instruction of special features of grammar in the Greek New Testament. Principles of exegesis are thoroughly discussed and applied. A working knowledge of the vocabulary of the Greek New Testament is finalized. Prerequisite: LA 3411 Greek 2A. (3 hours) LA 3413 Hebrew 1A This course is an introduction to the study of biblical Hebrew. Students study a grammar textbook to learn Hebrew vocabulary and grammatical forms, and read simple sections from the Hebrew Scriptures. (3 hours, one extra hour lab) LA 3414 Hebrew 1B This course is a continuation of LA 3413 Hebrew 1A. Students continue to study a grammar textbook, expand vocabulary knowledge, and translate extensive sections of Hebrew Scripture, such as the book of Ruth. Prerequisite: LA 3413 Hebrew 1A. (3 hours, one extra hour lab) LA 4411 Greek 3A This course is an advanced study of advanced New Testament Greek, with extensive reading from the New Testament to develop facility in translation. Attention is given to the exegetical process, attempting to grasp the exact meaning of the author by examining the exact form of expression. Prerequisite: LA 3412 Greek 2B. (2 hours) LA 4412 Greek 3B This course is an advanced study of advanced New Testament Greek, with careful reading of large sections of the New Testament not covered in LA 4411 Greek 3A. With the application of computer technology, investigation is conducted to derive new grammatical insights. Prerequisite: LA 4411 Greek 3A. (2 hours) LA 4413 Hebrew Exegesis 1 This course is an advanced study of the Hebrew language, accompanied by the reading of large sections of the Old Testament in Hebrew. Systematic vocabulary development continues. Prerequisite: LA 3414 Hebrew 1B. (2 hours) LA 4414 Hebrew Exegesis 2 This course is a continuation of LA 4413, advanced study of the Hebrew language. Advanced grammar study continues and extensive portions of Scripture are translated. An introduction to the paleo-Hebrew script is included. Prerequisite: LA 4413 Hebrew Exegesis 1. (2 hours) LA 4415 Greek 4 Patristic This course is advanced Greek, with extensive reading from the Apostolic Fathers to develop facility in translation. Attention is given to attempting to grasp the exact meaning of the author by examining the exact form of expression. Prerequisite: LA 4412 Greek 3B. (2 hours) LA 4416 Biblical Aramaic This course is an introduction to the study of biblical Aramaic. Students study a grammar textbook designed to cover much of the text in the Aramaic portions of Ezra and Daniel. A brief introduction to early Aramaic inscriptions is presented, including an examination of the early scripts. Prerequisites: LA 3414 Hebrew 1B. (3 hours) LA 4417 Syriac This course is an introduction to the Syriac (a Christian Aramaic) language. Students study a grammar textbook to learn Syriac vocabulary and grammatical forms. Selections from the Syriac Bible (Peshitta) and other texts will be examined as time permits. Prerequisite: One year of a Semitic language, e.g., Hebrew, or permission from the instructor. (LA 4416 Biblical Aramaic is also recommended before taking.) (3 hours) LA 4418 Ugaritic This course is an introduction to the study of the Ugaritic language, an ancient Semitic language with close ties to Canaanite linguistics and culture. Students study a grammar textbook to learn Ugaritic vocabulary and grammatical forms. Prerequisite: One year of a Semitic language, e.g., Hebrew, or permission from the instructor. (LA 4416 Biblical Aramaic is also recommended before taking.) (3 hours)
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