Hebrew 1: Basic Morphology
Hebrew I introduces students to the foundational elements of Biblical Hebrew through an active, communicative approach. This course focuses on basic morphology, building a solid foundation in the forms and patterns of the Hebrew verbal and nominal systems. Students will begin developing skills in reading, understanding, speaking, and writing Biblical Hebrew.
By the end of Hebrew I, students will have covered the regular verb forms and begun working with common irregular patterns. They will acquire approximately 500 core vocabulary items and develop the ability to recognize and produce basic Hebrew structures. Through consistent practice with authentic biblical texts, students will gain confidence in reading simple narratives and begin engaging directly with the Hebrew Bible. This foundational course prepares students for continued study in Hebrew II, where they will expand their morphological knowledge and deepen their fluency in the language.
Credits: 5 ECTS
Schedule: 19:00–21:00 (CET/CEST, Amsterdam Time) Tuesdays and Fridays
Course Dates: 13 January – 27 March 2026
Each course costs €55 (Euros) per ECTS.
Classes of 5 ECTS cost €275.
Scholarships can be requested.
Check our Philosophy of Finances here: Making Biblical Language Accessible: Tuition and Scholarships
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To ensure a productive and engaging learning environment, students are asked to meet the following requirements:
Technology: A laptop or computer with a reliable internet connection and the Zoom application installed.
Learning Environment: Participation from a quiet, private space, free from distractions, to support focused interaction.
Video Participation: Students are expected to keep their video camera on during class sessions, as visual presence is essential for effective communication and interaction.
Active Engagement: This course follows a communicative approach to language learning, which relies on active participation. Students are therefore expected to engage regularly in discussions, exercises, and activities during class.
Recordings: Limited class recordings may be made available in cases of absence. However, live attendance and active participation are strongly encouraged, as they are central to the learning process.
We employ a Direct Inductive Method, an immersive, active approach to language learning alongside teaching techniques from Second Langauge Acquisition (SLA). Rather than relying on rote memorization or grammatical decoding, this method invites students to experience Greek as a living language—to listen, speak, read, and write in it from the very beginning.
Through inductive learning, students encounter grammar and syntax naturally within meaningful contexts, discovering grammar patterns and syntax structures directly from the language itself. This approach develops all four core skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—so that Greek becomes not merely a subject of study but a medium of thought and communication.
Our method draws from proven pedagogical practices such as Comprehensible Input (CI), Total Physical Response (TPR), storytelling, contextual reading, and interactive conversation, use of images, videos, songs, and drama. Through this dynamic integration of active engagement and inductive reasoning, students gain fluency in the language at a faster pace.
The result is not mechanical decoding but true fluency—a deep, intuitive grasp of the language that enriches both translation and interpretation, opening a fuller appreciation of the Greek New Testament’s meaning, beauty, and culture.