1 Instructor: Paavo Tucker, M. Div., Ph.D. E-mail: pntucker@lipscomb.edu Phone: 901-355-5786 Biblical Hebrew II (GB 5063) Syllabus Spring Semester, 2018 Hazelip School of Theology Lipscomb University Blackboard: https://lipscomb.blackboard.com Class meetings: Online Course Description: A continuation to the course Introduction to Biblical Hebrew I (GB 5043), furthering the process of bringing the student to a basic level of competence in reading and understanding the Hebrew language, and how to use advanced tools as introduced in Biblical Hebrew I to become a better reader of the Hebrew Bible as a resource for spiritual growth, ministry, teaching, and preaching. The grammar component will focus on the Hebrew verbal system and selectively guide the student through the second half of the grammar by Pratico & Van Pelt, with an emphasis on developing reading competency in biblical Hebrew and understanding verbs in the process of reading. Select readings from the Hebrew Bible will give the students opportunity to improve translation and exegetical skills, and an understanding of how to use insights from reading the Bible in the Hebrew language in ministry. The course will also prepare the student with a foundation from which to continue into more advanced Hebrew studies if he/she so desires in the future. Hazelip School of Theology Student-Centered Outcomes: The Hebrew language course will contribute to the following student-centered outcomes as expressed in the Hazelip School of Theology mission statement: 1. Formation of a robust theological imagination rooted deeply in Scripture: The learning of the Hebrew language will deepen the students understanding of Scripture. The reading assignments and translation exercises and evaluation will be based on the readings from key texts of the Hebrew Bible, which offer a concise and illuminating window into central theological and spiritual concepts of the Hebrew Scriptures. 2. Formational habits that support a life of ministry: The weekly assignments and readings will be designed to develop habits of reflective reading of Scripture based in the original languages, and give students tools to utilize in order to come to a deeper understanding of the text. Particularly the
2 assignments based on the required text Devotions on the Hebrew Bible will contribute to this area of formation. Course Objectives: Learning objectives: How attained: How assessed: Minimum Grade: 1. Understand basic Hebrew verbal syntax and paradigms Lectures and readings in Pratico & Van Pelt Quizzes, final exam, homework 70% 2. Advance ability to read and translate Hebrew 3. Improve in exegetical skills and use of resources introduced in Biblical Hebrew I 4. Develop a teaching outline based on devotional readings from the Hebrew Bible Reading Reading, Class Lectures Based on translation and exegetical work done in reading groups and theological reflection Reading, quizzes, homework Reading skills, teaching outline 70% 70% Teaching Outline 70% Required Textbooks and Resources: In addition to the materials for Biblical Hebrew I (Pratico & Van Pelt Textbook): Gary D. Pratico and Miles V. Van Pelt, Basics of Biblical Hebrew: Workbook, 2 nd edition. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2007. (must be 2 nd edition). ISBN: 9780310270225. Eng, Milton, and Lee M. Fields, eds. Devotions on the Hebrew Bible: 54 Reflections to Inspire and Instruct. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2015. Criteria for Course Evaluation and Grade Percentage: Every week, you will have a handful of core requirements that remain the same over the course of the semester. Please note that the grading percentages are heavily weighted towards completing weekly requirements in a timely manner such as quizzes and class participation, with less emphasis on comprehensive exams. Core weekly requirements:
3 1. At the beginning of the week, you will watch the class lecture delivered by the professor based on Pratico & Van Pelt on the relevant chapter. This will provide the basic building blocks of learning Hebrew. 2. Prepare the assigned homework for the week (every week) and take a quiz (5 total) 3. Reading Groups: we will meet to read sections of Hebrew for 10 times (1hr each) over the course of the semester. Additional requirements: 4. Final Exam: The final exam on the last week of the semester will be comprehensive and based on the study guide provided by the instructor from over the course of the semester, which will reflect the content of the weekly homework and quizzes. It will cover grammar and homework assignments related to the lectures. 5. Teaching/Preaching outline: Based on the exegetical work done in the readings of the chosen Hebrew texts, you will develop outlines for 5 lessons or sermons that you can present in Bible studies or preaching. This will need to be a minimum of ten pages long, double spaced (at least two pages per Hebrew text chosen), and utilize insights gained from understanding the Hebrew text. The assessment of the quality of the work will be based on how the student integrates insights into the Hebrew text gained from the tools introduced in Hebrew I for teaching and preaching the texts. You will choose five topics based on the devotional guide to the Hebrew Bible that we work through; we will read various texts in reading group, and you will then utilize further resources to study them further in the original language and produce the outlines. GRADING PERCENTAGES: Quizzes 15% There will be five quizzes over the course of the semester that cover the most pertinent grammatical material from the chapters. Each will be worth 3% of your final grade. Homework 45% Out of 13 weeks, I will count your 12 best homework grades (i.e. drop 1), which will count for a total grade for a total of 45%. Final Exam 20% The final exam will count for 20% of your total grade. Teaching/Preaching Outline 20% Minimum of seven pages (one page per Hebrew text discussed). Further instructions on this will be given once the class begins. This will be due on Friday, April 20th at 11:59 P.M..
4 Grade Scale: 100-93 = A; 92-83 = B; 82-70 = C; below C = F. Weekly Schedule: Date Lecture Assignments Additional Assignment Week of Ch 17: Vav Homework Review of verbs Jan 8th consecutive Quiz Jan 15 th Ch 18: Qal Homework Reading Group 1 Imperative, Cohortative, Jussive Quiz Jan 22nd Ch 19: Pronominal Homework Reading Group 2 suffixes on verbs Quiz 1 Jan 29th Ch 20: Infinitive Homework Reading Group 3 Construct Feb 5th Ch 21 Infinitive Absolute Homework Quiz 2 Feb 12th Ch 22: Participle Homework Reading Group 4 Feb 19th Ch 23: Syntax Homework Quiz 3 Feb 26th Ch 24: Niphal Homework Reading Group 5 March Ch 26: Piel Homework Reading Group 6 5th March SPRING BREAK 12th March Ch 28: Pual Homework Reading Group 7 19th Quiz 4 March Ch 30: Hiphil Homework Reading Group 8 26th April 2nd Ch 32: Hophal Homework Quiz 5 April 9th Ch 34: Hitpael Homework Reading Group 9 April 16th April 23rd Reading Hebrew Reading Group 10 Teaching outline due Friday, April 20th! FINAL EXAM Using Blackboard Online:
5 This course will be run through Blackboard, which you can access through your "My Lipscomb" page. It is essential that you familiarize yourself with Blackboard, its components (e.g., Content Page, the Discussion Board, Tegrity, Grade Book, Quizzes, etc.), and its functions before the class begins. You cannot access the course on Blackboard until you are officially registered for it. Weekly assignments will be posted under the "Weekly Assignments" link on Blackboard, and there will be a link for each week. Items under that link will include additional readings, notes, and reading questions (see below under course requirements). You will need to go through everything for the week along with the assignments in the course schedule for the textbooks. It is assumed that the student is competent when it comes to using his/her computer, the internet, and Blackboard. The student is responsible for solving his/her technical problems. If you are having trouble, please contact Lipscomb's Computer Center ASAP. Keep in mind that strange things happen in cyberspace (e.g., messages get lost, servers go down, etc.). Therefore, do not wait until the last minute to do your work and send it in. Allow plenty of time to meet deadlines in case of computer problems. The student is solely responsible for getting work in on time. Also, back up all of your work and returned assignments on a jump drive. Save everything in this way until you receive your final grade in the course. Academic Integrity In keeping with our identity as a Christian University and our goal to help shape lifelong disciples of Christ, academic integrity will be taken very seriously in this class. Unless specific permission is given to collaborate on assignments with other students, each student's work shall be his/her own. Cheating on exams or assignments will result in penalties ranging from a significantly reduced grade on the assignment to failing the course. Instances of cheating may also be reported to appropriate members of the administration, depending on the situation. Decisions in these matters rest with the instructor. For information on Lipscomb s policies and procedures see the Academic Integrity page on Lipscomb s website (http://academics.lipscomb.edu/content.asp?cid=5329&sid=12) Dropping the Course A decision to stop participating in class does not constitute dropping the course. Please see the "Graduate Bible Studies Catalog" for the official policies and procedures for dropping a course. If a student's name appears on the roster at grading time and the course has not been officially dropped, he/she will receive a grade based on the course requirements and grading percentages above. Students Requiring Accommodations If you require classroom accommodations for a documented disability as defined by the
6 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please discuss your circumstances with the instructor immediately. you are entitled to accommodations but have not yet registered with the Counseling Center, contact that office immediately at 966-1781 (Beaman 141). Hebrew Bibles Bibliography Brown, A. Philip, and Bryan W. Smith, eds. A Reader s Hebrew Bible. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2008. Elliger, Karl, and W. Rudolph, eds. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. 4th edition. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1998. Lexica Brown, F., S. R. Driver, and C. A. Briggs. Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament. Oxford University Press, 1907 (reprinted with corrections, 1972). Holladay, W.L. A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1971. Koehler, Ludwig, Walter Bamgartner, and Johann Jakob Stamm. The Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament. 2 Vols. Brill, 2001. Theological Dictionaries Jenni, E. and C. Westermann (eds.). Theological Lexicon of the Old Testament. 3 vols. Hendrickson, 1997. VanGemeren, Willem A., ed. New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology & Exegesis, 5 vols. Zondervan, 1997. Reference Tools Arnold, Bill T. and John H. Choi. A Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax. Cambridge University Press, 2003. Blau, Joshua. Phonology and Morphology of Biblical Hebrew: An Introduction. Linguistic Studies in Ancient West Semitic. Winona Lake, IN: Eisenbrauns, 2010. Cook, John A. Time and the Biblical Hebrew Verb: the Expression of Tense, Aspect, and Modality in Biblical Hebrew. Linguistic Studies in Ancient West Semitic. Winona Lake, IN: Eisenbrauns, 2012. ----. Verb. in Encyclopedia of Hebrew Language and Linguistics, ed. Geoffrey Khan. Leiden: Brill, 2013.
7 Cowley, A.E., and E. Kautzsch (eds.). Gesenius Hebrew Grammar. 2nd Eng. edition. Oxford University Press, 1910. Joüon, Paul. A Grammar of Biblical Hebrew. Translated by Takamitsu Muraoka. Subsidia Biblica 27. Rome: Pontifical Biblical Institute, 2006. Van der Merwe, Christo, Jackie Naude, and Jan Kroeze. A Biblical Hebrew Reference Grammar. Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press, 1999. Saenz-Badillos, Angel. A History of the Hebrew Language. Translated by John Ewolde. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1996. Waltke, B. K., and M. O Connor. An Introduction to Biblical Hebrew Syntax. Eisenbrauns, 1990. Williams, Ronald J., rev. and expanded by John C. Beckman. Williams Hebrew Syntax, 3rd ed. University of Toronto Press, 2007. Resources for Using Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (BHS) Kelly, Page H., Daniel S. Mynatt, and Timothy G. Crawford. The Masorah of the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. Eerdmans, 1998. Scott, William R. A Simplified Guide to BHS. 4th ed. BIBAL Press, 2007. Using Hebrew for Teaching and Preaching Chisholm, Robert B., Jr. From Exegesis to Exposition: A Practical Guide to Using Biblical Hebrew. Baker, 1998. Stuart, Douglas. Old Testament Exegesis. A Handbook for Students and Pastors. 3rd edition. Westminster John Knox, 2001.