Biblical Languages Tracks

MDiv students are given the option of choosing between a Primary Track and an Alternate Track. Each student should carefully consider the two options with his/her advisor to determine which track best serves his/her vocational interests.

Primary Track – Greek and Hebrew

A total of 12 credit hours constitutes the biblical language requirement. The beginning-level courses in both Hebrew and Greek are required. The student then takes two courses in advanced grammar and exegesis in one of the languages. Courses can be taken on an elective basis in the other language. Elective courses in exegesis beyond the minimum requirement are offered in both languages.

Greek Concentration

• Elementary Greek (3 SH)
• Greek Readings (3 SH)
• Greek Exegesis (3 SH)
• Elementary Hebrew (3 SH)

Hebrew Concentration

• Elementary Hebrew (3 SH)
• Hebrew Readings (3 SH)
• Hebrew Exegesis (3 SH)
• Elementary Greek (3 SH)

Alternate Track

The Alternate Track will replace the 12 credit hours of biblical language required in the Primary Track with four courses for 12 credit hours: Basics of Biblical Language, and three biblical book studies including an Old Testament and a New Testament course. All biblical book studies will incorporate an emphasis on the language aspects of the study, encouraging students in the use of language tools and resources.

If a student in the Alternate Track chooses to take one elementary language course, the language course can be used in place of a biblical book study; or if a student takes both elementary language courses, these can be used in place of the Basics course and a biblical book study. In any case, the number of semester hours of language and biblical book studies must amount to 12 SH in addition to the other biblical studies courses required in the Nurturing the Biblical Vision MDiv core curriculum.