An academic program, provided by eTeacher Group’s eTeacherBiblical.com and accredited by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, is offered to anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of the original biblical text.
eTeacherBiblical.com brings highly experienced teachers and scholars of Biblical Hebrew directly to students anywhere in the world, through the internet, enabling them to increase their understanding and appreciation of the Hebrew Biblical texts.
About the Program
The eTeacherBiblical.com program includes weekly, live, online “meetings” in small groups of 7-8 students, and homework assignments that are sent by the teacher after each lesson. The curriculum consists of five levels, from beginners, with no prior experience, to highly advanced students. The course focuses on reading the Hebrew Bible in its original language.
In the process, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the language, including grammar, syntax and vocabulary. At the more advanced levels, the course deals with different textual and diachronic perspectives, and delves into a wider range of biblical texts, including poetry, prophecy and wisdom literature.
Accreditation by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Since January 2010, the Biblical Hebrew online program is part of the Hebrew University’s accredited courses and is fully recognized by the faculty of humanities. In accordance with the University’s academic requirements, the program awards students 4 credit points.
To date, eTeacher is the only e-learning company providing the Hebrew University with live online courses for its students. This is especially noteworthy due to the fact that the 91 year old Hebrew University and its faculty of humanities are listed among the top 100 universities in the world.
Why learn Biblical Hebrew?
Hebrew is an ancient and fascinating language with a rich history and meaning that goes beyond translation. Biblical Hebrew courses enable students to read the Bible first hand in the language it was written. Additional gains include:
- Grasping the sense of the Hebrew Bible and the meaning of the original text without translation
- Understanding how God is revealed in the Biblical text
- Learning about the Jewish roots of the Christian faith and exploring the original Hebrew mindset in which Christianity began
- Understanding biblical wordplays, double-meanings, meaning of names and more
- Immersing in actual Biblical texts selected both for their value as exemplars of the language and their intrinsic interest
- Understanding cultural and historical settings of Biblical texts
- Learning grammatical topics within the framework of famous biblical stories
- Understanding more vocabulary in prayer
- Feeling comfortable reading Hebrew text and being able to tackle new biblical passages
About eTeacher Group
Headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel, eTeacher Group is a leading international online language academy specializing in structured language programs that are delivered live over the internet through advanced video conference technology with certified native teachers.
Today, eTeacher Group offers structured language programs in Modern Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew, English and Chinese. The company is currently expanding its language school offerings and plans to provide additional languages during 2013.
eTeacher’s partners, Pamoja Capital is a Switzerland-based private investment firm that believes in creating value through long-term, socially responsible global investments, in various fields including education.
Some facts about the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
– The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is Israel’s oldest university
– The first Board of Governors included: Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, Martin Buber, and Chaim Weizmann
– It is home to the world’s largest Jewish studies library
– Scholars who served as faculty members include: Gershom Scholem, Yeshayahu Leibowitz, Don Patinkin, Daniel Kahneman and Robert Aumann
– Four of Israel’s prime ministers are alumni of the Hebrew University
– In the last seven years, six graduates of the University received the Nobel Prize
– The Hebrew University is consistently ranked in Academic Ranking of World Universities as the top university in Israel and in the top 100 in the world