HEBREW TOOLS
THE CINCINNATI BIBLE COLLEGE & SEMINARY
DANIEL J. DYKE, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Spring 1997
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is an extension of the basic course in hermeneutics, which is the science/art of interpreting scripture. The interpreter must examine a text from the perspective of historical background, grammatical constructions, and theological concerns. This course is intended to extend the student's ability to deal with the grammatical aspects of the process.
ONLINE MATERIALS
As course materials are developed the will be placed on the Bible faculty resource website. These will include this syllabus, handouts, bibliographies, group contracts, etc. The address for the site is:
http://www.cincybible.edu/Biblical/index.html
Look under your professor's name and follow the links.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
Required Materials:
Hildebrandt, Ted. Hebrew Tutor: For Multimedia CD-ROM. Hiawatha, Iowa: Parsons Technology, 1996.
Optional Texts:
Owens, John Joseph. The Analytical Key to the Old Testament. Vols. 1-4. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1996.
COURSE PROCEDURES:
This course is based upon the concept that the student learns a language better in a small group of his peers in which he becomes responsible to and receives assistance and motivation from the group and the professor. A learning by objectives approach is employed to achieve acceptable learning results.
The students meet 1-1.5 hours a week together in a class and 1-1.5 hours in a small group. In the main section of the course general topics will be introduced.
The members of each small groups will contract with one another and the professor to fulfill a set of objectives and projects. These groups will be tailored to the student's interests and needs. Each group sets the timetable for fulfilling the objectives. Certain objectives are mandatory for all groups and certain ones are negotiable, but each group/individual will be able to determine the emphasis placed upon each objective.
At least one hour will be spent by the student in the computer lab using Hebrew Tutor. The student will work in the text of Ruth learning how to pronounce the words and recognize the letters.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon completing this course the student who has applied himself should be able:
SCHEDULE:
Weeks 1-3: Common phrases and words worth knowing.
Hebrew Writing Techniques and Materials
Alphabet and Pronunciation
The Names of the Letters and the Layout of the Language
The Formation of the Letters
The Pronunciation of the Language
Weeks 4-7: Word Studies and Lexical Tools
How do words Function?
Does a word have more than one meaning?
How does the context determine which meaning is correct?
How do Lexicographers determine a words meaning?
Can I do a word study?
How do I know if a word is worth studying?
Using the Online Bible for Bible Study
Weeks 8-13: The Parts of Speech (The Nasty Stuff)
Verb
Infinitive
Participle
Conjunctions
Nouns
Pronouns
Adjectives
Weeks 14-15: Application
LATE WORK
The penalty that is assessed for late work will be based upon the reason for the tardiness, the importance of the assignment, and any other circumstances that might have bearing on the matter. Usually the maximum grade that will be given after a semester is complete is C-.
ASSIGNMENT
Fulfill your contract!
GRADE SCALE
The following grade scale will be used to determine the student's grade:
A+ 97-100
A 94-96
A- 90-93
B+ 87-89
B 84-86
B- 76-79
C 70-75
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C- 65-69
D 55-64
F 0-54
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR
Anything that distracts others or detracts from the learning experience is forbidden. Common sense would indicate that this includes . . .
1. Reading newspapers, magazines, or mail
2. Listening to music
1. Talking
4. Intentionally making noise
Dress Code
Attention is usually not paid to what a student wears, BUT if what you wear is forbidden by the school then it is forbidden. What I allow in my class is not necessarily what is allowed in someone else's class. Dress each day according to the strictest dress code of the day, which would include the hallway. In both hot and cold weather I do allow shorts in the study groups. More important than what we wear is how we wear it.
LEGAL MATTERS
The tests and assignments listed may be modified in the sense that the professor may choose to change the due date or cancel the assignment or test completely. No assignment will be added unless it is voluntary and for extra credit. The professor does not guarantee that all listed topics will be covered. Papers will be returned at the professor's discretion. Final tests will not be returned.