Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LH Biblical Hebrew Texts B
School	Phil, Theology and Religion
Department	Theology and Religion
Module Code	09 35183
Module Lead	Andrew Davies
Level	Honours Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites	LH Biblical Hebrew Texts A - (09 35182)
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Seminar-20 hours Guided independent study-80 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module will help students read and interpret extracts from the Hebrew Bible in the original language. Seminars will introduce intermediate-level Hebrew grammar whilst giving students the opportunity of reading, translating and interpreting poetic texts from the Hebrew Bible (from the Psalms and Latter Prophets).
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Read designated intermediate-level poetic texts from the Hebrew Bible; Translate designated texts into idiomatic English; Critically exegete designated texts in the light of contemporary biblical scholarship whilst paying particular attention to syntactic and grammatical features of the relevant texts; Demonstrate understanding of intermediate-level functions and features of Classical Hebrew grammar and syntax, with particular reference to poetic devices and more advanced issues of style.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: A translation and exegetical essay of 2,500 words in total (100%). Reassessment: N/A
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