Use this tool to find descriptions of courses currently offered at APU. For more information on academic programs, requirements, and policies, see the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs.
View Specific Course
Search for Courses
Level: Undergraduate
Discipline: BLNG Biblical Languages
11 ResultsDiscipline: BLNG Biblical Languages
BLNG 204
Elementary Greek I
Units: 4
Lecture, 3 hours; Lab, 1 hour
The elements of New Testament Greek, with emphasis on the mastery of the basic forms, syntax, and vocabulary, are covered in this two-part beginning course. Classes meet four hours weekly. Meets the general studies requirement for University Skills and Requirements: two semesters of the same language required.
The elements of New Testament Greek, with emphasis on the mastery of the basic forms, syntax, and vocabulary, are covered in this two-part beginning course. Classes meet four hours weekly. Meets the general studies requirement for University Skills and Requirements: two semesters of the same language required.
BLNG 205
Elementary Greek II
Units: 4
Lecture, 3 hours; Lab, 1 hour
The elements of New Testament Greek, with emphasis on the mastery of the basic forms, syntax, and vocabulary, are covered in this two-part beginning course. Classes meet four hours weekly. Meets the general studies requirement for University Skills and Requirements: two semesters of the same language required. Prerequisite: BLNG 204 or instructor's permission
The elements of New Testament Greek, with emphasis on the mastery of the basic forms, syntax, and vocabulary, are covered in this two-part beginning course. Classes meet four hours weekly. Meets the general studies requirement for University Skills and Requirements: two semesters of the same language required. Prerequisite: BLNG 204 or instructor's permission
BLNG 214
Hebrew I
Units: 4
Lecture, 3 hours; Lab, 1 hour
The basic grammar and syntax of Hebrew are taught using a combination of the inductive and deductive methods. There are selected readings from Esther, the Joseph narrative, and other literary genres. The aim of the course is to provide a reading knowledge of biblical Hebrew prose and an acquaintance with basic conversational, modern Hebrew. Classes meet four hours weekly. Meets the general studies requirement for University Skills and Requirements: two semesters of the same language required.
The basic grammar and syntax of Hebrew are taught using a combination of the inductive and deductive methods. There are selected readings from Esther, the Joseph narrative, and other literary genres. The aim of the course is to provide a reading knowledge of biblical Hebrew prose and an acquaintance with basic conversational, modern Hebrew. Classes meet four hours weekly. Meets the general studies requirement for University Skills and Requirements: two semesters of the same language required.
BLNG 215
Hebrew II
Units: 4
Lecture, 3 hours; Lab, 1 hour
The basic grammar and syntax of Hebrew are taught using a combination of the inductive and deductive methods. There are selected readings from Esther, the Joseph narrative, and other literary genres. The aim of the course is to provide a reading knowledge of biblical Hebrew prose and an acquaintance with basic conversational, modern Hebrew. Classes meet four hours weekly. Meets the general studies requirement for University Skills and Requirements: two semesters of the same language required. Prerequisite: BLNG 214 or instructor's permission
The basic grammar and syntax of Hebrew are taught using a combination of the inductive and deductive methods. There are selected readings from Esther, the Joseph narrative, and other literary genres. The aim of the course is to provide a reading knowledge of biblical Hebrew prose and an acquaintance with basic conversational, modern Hebrew. Classes meet four hours weekly. Meets the general studies requirement for University Skills and Requirements: two semesters of the same language required. Prerequisite: BLNG 214 or instructor's permission
BLNG 304
Intermediate Greek
Units: 3
This course consists of continued study of the forms, syntax, and vocabulary of New Testament Greek with an introduction to exegesis of the Greek New Testament. Prerequisite(s): BLNG 204 and BLNG 205, or the equivalent
BLNG 314
Intermediate Hebrew
Units: 3
This course consists of continued study of the morphology, syntax,
and vocabulary of biblical Hebrew with opportunities for reading and
exegesis of the Hebrew Bible. The course also furthers students’
familiarity with basic conversational, modern Hebrew. Prerequisite(s):
BLNG 214 and BLNG 215, or the equivalent
BLNG 404
Advanced Greek
Units: 3
Students undertake reading and exegesis of various passages in the New Testament. Prerequisite: BLNG 304 or the equivalent
BLNG 414
Advanced Hebrew
Units: 3
This course consists of continued reading and exegesis of the Hebrew
Bible and furthers students’ familiarity with modern Hebrew. Prerequisites:
BLNG 214, BLNG 215, and BLNG 314 or the equivalent
BLNG 454
Greek Readings
Units: 1-4
This course requires directed reading in the Greek New Testament. It is offered according to the needs of the student. It can be repeated for credit, thus providing fifth and sixth semesters of Greek. Prerequisite:
BLNG 404 or completion of two years of biblical Greek at another
institution or instructor’s permission
BLNG 455
Hebrew Readings
Units: 1-4
This course requires directed reading in the Hebrew Old Testament. It is offered according to the needs of the student. It can be repeated for credit, thus providing third and fourth semesters of Hebrew. Prerequisite(s): BLNG 414 or completion of 2 years of biblical Hebrew at another institution or instructor's permission
BLNG 456
Ancient Languages
Units: 1-4
This course is offered according to the needs of the student. It provides opportunity to learn basic grammar and vocabulary in Arabic, Akkadian, Aramaic, Coptic, Latin, Ugaritic, or other ancient languages relevant to the study of biblical history and literature. May be repeated for advanced language study or learning an additional language. Prerequisite(s): completion of elementary Greek and/or elementary Hebrew, or instructor's permission.
