Hong Kong Programs

Hebrew

11 Apr Hebrew

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ALS uses the same methods that are used to learn any living language. Students will hear and respond to commands in Hebrew already during the first hour of the course. Rather than sitting at desks, students participate in vocabulary and fluency building exercises such as story-telling and acting out stories. Our interactive learning process is non-threatening, requires little homework, and yet is a much more efficient way to learn a language.

How does the program work?

ALS prepares students for advanced scriptural exegesis in just ten-months. The course lasts 10 months, beginning with 3-weeks of immersion (7 hours a day, 6 days a week). This is followed by Zoom classes during the fall, another intensive week, and Zoom classes in the spring. A final intensive week in May ends the course. More than 95% of the students who have enrolled in the program have successfully learned Hebrew.

Lead Instructors

Asia Lutheran Seminary has established its reputation for top-quality and innovative teaching of biblical Hebrew. Our instructor is Prof. Tim Matthies.

Program Schedule

Hebrew 1
3-week intensive class
7 hours a day
6 days a week for 3 weeks
6 credits

By the end of this module, students will have learned more than 500 words and be able to read basic stories from the Bible.

Hebrew 2
The Spring or Fall Semester
1 hour live online class
3 times per week (10-12 weeks)
1 credit

Students continue to build vocabulary and fluency during the 30+ one-hour sessions.

Hebrew 3
1-week intensive class
7 hours a day
6 days in 1 week
2 credits

Students progress towards intermediate fluency in this class.

Hebrew 4
The Spring or Fall Semester
1 hour live online class
3 times per week (10-12 weeks)
1 credit

Students continue to build vocabulary and fluency by reading entire Bible stories.

Hebrew 5
Final 1-week intensive class
7 hours a day
6 days in 1 week
2 credits

This class covers advanced grammar topics and forms while continuing to build fluency. Those who complete the course successfully will be ready to enroll in a seminary course studying the Hebrew text of an Old Testament book.

Cost

  • Hebrew Program Per Credit

    HKD $750
  • Hebrew 1-5 package (advance payment)

    HKD $7,500

Special Notes

  • The program is structured to make it possible for students currently taking classes at other seminaries to participate fully.
  • Since Hebrew is the language of instruction, proficiency in English is NOT required.
  • If you’re interested in learning Biblical Hebrew, fill in your information below and we will get in touch with you!

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