Description
Biblical Hebrew: From First Words to Fluent Reading (Part 2, 2026) (Live Online Course)
Our exploration of Biblical Hebrew continues in Part 2 of the course Biblical Hebrew from First Words to Fluent Reading. The course is designed for students with little or no prior knowledge of Hebrew. The course will expand the student’s knowledge of nouns and verbs, the Hebrew tense structure, and the principles of biblical translation. The weekly reading and writing exercises, and fully worked-out homework will guide the student towards fluency in word-recognition and sentence formation. We will be linking grammatical points to real biblical texts to reveal how understanding a Hebrew word opens new insights into God’s Word. Biblical Hebrew from First Words to Fluent Reading Part 2 will run for 10 weeks in Term 2, and will be followed by Parts 3 to 10 in 2026, 2027 and 2028. A keepsake certificate of completion will be awarded at the end of the course to celebrate your achievement.
Classes will be taught over Zoom each Monday night, 27 April – 29 June 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (AEST).
Course Outline & Student Outcomes
Are you ready to delve into the majestic beauty and power of Biblical Hebrew? Then join us to learn the language God used to speak to us in the Older Testament. Biblical Hebrew from First Words to Fluent Reading Part 2 is the second of a ten-part series on Biblical Hebrew. Part 2 will be followed by Biblical Hebrew from First Words to Fluent Reading Parts 3 and 4 in 2026, Parts 5, 6, 7 and 8 in 2027, and Parts 9 & 10 in 2028.
The course features weekly Zoom tutorials followed by a lecture, and students are expected to spend a further 2-3 hours revising and completing the weekly homework, aided by the fully-worked-out homework exercises for confident and efficient learning. The weekly classes will have the following structure: Review homework from previous week, read aloud in class, discuss new material, and introduce homework for the next week. There will also be periodic revision classes.
By the end of Part 2, the student will have gained the following outcomes:
The Hebrew Verb: An Overview.
Nouns and Verbs: Masculine & Feminine, Singular & Plural.
Introduction to the Hebrew Accents (Diacritical Marks).
Introduction to the Shema Declaration.
The Hebrew Root: An Overview.
Course Delivery Description
Date: Each Monday night, 27 April – 29 June 2026
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM (AEST).
Location: Zoom Webinar
Cost: $95 full fare / $85 concession (covers all 10 sessions)
Instructor: Sharon Dingjan
Course Textbook:
Simon, E., Motzkin, L. and Resnikoff, I. (2005) The First Hebrew Primer: The adult beginner’s path to biblical Hebrew. Third Edition. Berkeley, California: Publishing, EKS.
Important Notes
● Upon enrolment, the student will receive access to the course page on Moodle, including the zoom link.
● The course textbook will need to be purchased separately. A physical copy can be purchased from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/First-Hebrew-Primer-Beginners-Explanatory/dp/0939144158
A digital copy can be purchased through Logos: https://www.logos.com/product/163192/the-first-hebrew-primer?ff_showPdpAddSubx=true
Course Instructor
The course will be taught by Sharon Dingjan. Sharon is a native Hebrew speaker who specialises in the languages and history of the Ancient Near East. Sharon holds a BA(Hons) from the University of Melbourne majoring in Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic / Syriac. Her research thesis was on The Concept of Covenant in Pre-Exilic Prophetic Literature. Sharon has taught Biblical and Modern Hebrew and ANE Cultural Studies at the University of Melbourne, and privately for many years. Sharon currently works with the ministry of Celebrate Messiah in Melbourne.
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