132 | COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2017-2018 │SEMINARY & SCHOOL OF MINISTRY
BIBLICAL HEBREW MINOR
Minor Only
Purpose and Objectives
The Hebrew minor provides students with in-depth training in the original language of the Old Testament. It prepares
students to apply their training in such areas as exegesis and Bible translation and to use their training as a foundation for
graduate study or research.
In addition to the mission statement, general objectives and requirements of the bachelor’s degree, the objectives of the
Hebrew minor are to enable students to:
Master an intermediate-level understanding of the grammar and syntax of Old Testament Hebrew.
Practice aided reading and produce accurate translations of Old Testament texts into English.
Understand the texts of the Old Testament against their historical, literary, and cultural backgrounds.
See Appendix A for graduation requirements.
Course of Study
15
BTS 4200
Bible Backgrounds
3
HEB 3112
Introductory Hebrew I
3
HEB 3113
Introductory Hebrew II
3
HEB 4220
Hebrew III: Intermediate Hebrew Grammar and Syntax
3
HEB 45xx
Old Testament Hebrew IV: Exegesis & Exposition of [OT Book]
3
Note: Students who are not pursuing a professional major must complete three semester hours of upper-level practical
skill development (BTS 4401, taken twice) in addition to the 15 hours set out above.