Missouri State University

Modern & Classical Languages (MCL)Department of Modern and Classical Languages

Hebrew

Why study Hebrew at Missouri State University?

  • Our well-educated, expert faculty provide you with a learning experience that can sharpen your speaking, writing and conversation skills in Hebrew.
  • Smaller class sizes mean you get to know your teachers – many of whom hold PhDs – and can get focused, one-on-one attention from them.
  • Knowing Hebrew can help you pursue a variety of religious studies.
  • Studying Hebrew will prepare you to pursue graduate studies.
Missouri State University offers the following courses in Hebrew:

Hebrew Courses

HBW 101 Elementary Biblical Hebrew I

The essentials of grammar and vocabulary building of Ancient Hebrew through reading and writing.

HBW 102 Elementary Biblical Hebrew II

Prerequisite: C or better in HBW 101. Continuation of HBW 101.

HBW 201 Intermediate Biblical Hebrew I

Prerequisite: C or better in HBW 102. Continuation of HBW 102, with increased emphasis on reading.

HBW 202 Intermediate Biblical Hebrew II

Prerequisite: C or better in HBW 201. Introduction to Ancient Hebrew Literature; analysis of its subject, forms and ideals.

HBW 297 Special Topics in Hebrew

Prerequisite: permission of instructor and department head. Topics of selected interest in Hebrew studies, including travel courses to Hebrew-speaking countries. The specific subject matter and/or international component may change from semester to semester according to resources and demand. May be repeated, as topics change, to a maximum of 6 credit hours. Variable content course.