This consolidation course builds on the material covered in Beginners Parts 1 and 2, and is primarily designed for students who have completed those courses. However, new students with an equivalent level of proficiency in Biblical Hebrew are also welcome. The course is ideal for those who wish to review and strengthen their knowledge, or for anyone who missed some sessions and would like to catch up in preparation for more advanced study. The course offers ample opportunity to reinforce vocabulary and grammar through guided reading of biblical texts and structured translation exercises. The aim is to deepen students’ understanding of key linguistic structures and to build greater confidence in reading and interpreting Biblical Hebrew.
Biblical Hebrew: Beginners - Consolidation
Overview
This course combines online study with a weekly 1-hour live webinar led by your tutor. Find out more about how our short online courses are taught.
Programme details
This course begins on the 15 Apr 2026 which is when course materials are made available to students. Students should study these materials in advance of the first live meeting which will be held on 22 Apr 2026, 7:00-8:00pm (UK time).
- Revision 1: Conjuction Waw, prepositions, pronominal suffixes on verbs
- Revision 2: Qal
- Sentence syntax
- Text 1: Selected texts for grammar consolidation
- Overview of verbal pattern/stems
- Article and nouns in texts
- Text 2: Selected texts for grammar consolidation
- Adjectives and pronouns in texts
- Hebrew exegesis and textual criticism
- Reading, translating, and grammar review
Recommended reading
Recommended reading is optional and you are not required to purchase these books to study this course:
Miles V. Van Pelt and Gary D. Pratico (2019, 3rd edition). Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Academic.
Fees
| Description | Costs |
|---|---|
| Course Fee | £360.00 |
Funding
If you are in receipt of a UK state benefit, you are a full-time student in the UK or a student on a low income, you may be eligible for a reduction of 50% of tuition fees. Please see the below link for full details:
Tutor
Prof Stefano Salemi
Dr Stefano Salemi is a scholar of biblical studies, languages, and theology. He possesses the rare expertise of someone with multiple doctorates from the UK and Italy in Theology and Biblical Studies. He has also held or continues to hold research and/or teaching posts at various universities, including Harvard, Yale, Oxford, King’s College London, AC University College, University of London, Australian University College of Divinity, Chichester University, Pretoria University, North-West University, Sheffield University, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) and has held a number of academic leadership roles at various institutions. He teaches and conducts research in the fields of biblical exegesis, hermeneutics, Hebrew and Greek languages and semantics, biblical and systematic-historical theology, pedagogy, reception history, the arts and theology, and intertextual studies. His publications include numerous articles and chapters for Brill, De Gruyter, Routledge, T&T Clarks, Mohr Siebeck, and many more, and four books on Christ’s death in John (2014, 2025), Hebrew Semantics and Ezekiel (2024) and on the Christology of the Cross (2025).
Course aims
This course aims to consolidate and reinforce the skills acquired in Beginners Parts 1 and 2. Through guided reading of selected biblical texts, it supports the integration of grammatical knowledge, vocabulary, and translation strategies in context. The course is designed to build confidence, fluency, and consistency in reading, while fostering reflective engagement with the language, style, and theological content of the Hebrew Bible.
Teaching methods
This course takes place over 10 weeks, with a weekly learning schedule and weekly live webinar held on Microsoft Teams. Shortly before a course commences, students are provided with access to an online virtual learning environment, which houses the course content, including video lectures, complemented by readings or other study materials. Any standard web browser can be used to access these materials, but we recommend Google Chrome. Working through these materials over the course of the week will prepare students for a weekly 1-hour live webinar you will share with your expert tutor and fellow students. All courses are structured to amount to 100 study hours, so that on average, you should set aside 10 hours a week for study. Although the course finishes after 10 weeks, all learning materials remain available to all students for 12 months after the course has finished.
All courses are led by an expert tutor. Tutors guide students through the course materials as part of the live interactions during the weekly webinars. Tutors will also provide individualised feedback on your assignments. All online courses are taught in small student cohorts so that you and your peers will form a mutually supportive and vibrant learning community for the duration of the course. You will learn from your fellow students as well as from your tutor, and they will learn from you.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course students will be expected to:
- Confidently apply knowledge of grammar and vocabulary to read and translate selected passages in Biblical Hebrew with minimal reliance on tools
- Demonstrate integrated understanding of Biblical Hebrew through sustained reading and analysis of narrative and poetic texts
- Be able to reflect critically on the language, context, and theological nuance of Hebrew Scripture, preparing for independent study or further advanced work
Assessment methods
You will be set optional assignments to consolidate your learning and to allow you to progress at your own pace. Weekly tests/quizzes and homework will provide a means of gauging progress over the course.
Application
Please use the 'Book now' button on this page. Alternatively, please complete an enrolment form.
Level and demands
Students will be expected to have completed Biblical Hebrew: Beginners Parts 1 and 2, but the course is also suitable for those who wish to refresh their Biblical Hebrew. To benefit from the course, regular preparation in advance of each class is strongly encouraged. In addition to the recommended reading suggested above, there will be additional learning resources for self-study and consolidation.
IT requirements
Any standard web browser can be used to access course materials on our virtual learning environment, but we recommend Google Chrome. We also recommend that students join the live webinars on Microsoft Teams using a laptop or desktop computer rather than a phone or tablet due to the limited functionality of the app on these devices.