University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 7

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 1.00 pm Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri

This module aims to give students a sufficient knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary of Old Testament Hebrew to be able to read and analyse prescribed texts. Grammar and vocabulary will be restricted to the texts we will be reading.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 4 lectures and 1 tutorial.

Scheduled learning hours: 55

Guided independent study hours: 145

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%


Re-assessment: 3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr E P Knudson
Module teaching staff: Dr M Lyons (mal26)
Module coordinator email epk@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• (Knowledge and Understanding) acquire some basic knowledge of biblical Hebrew grammar and vocabulary
• (Discipline Specific and Intellectual Skill) acquire the ability to read very basic biblical Hebrew prose
• (Transferable (or Key) Skills: Argumentation and Evaluation)learn both to memorize basic data (such as vocabulary and grammar) and to apply this knowledge by actually reading short passages in Hebrew
• (Transferable (or Key) Skills: Presentation, Bibliography, etc.) learn to demonstrate your knowledge of the language by oral recitation and in writing through written exercises, class tests, and a final exam