Certificate Course

BIB104

Biblical Languages Primer: Greek & Hebrew Basics

A gentle introduction to the original languages of Scripture — the Greek and Hebrew alphabets, key vocabulary, and basic tools that deepen Bible study and sermon preparation.

10
Lessons
10
CPD Hours
1 per lesson
Quizzes
Free
Course Price
10 Full Lessons
Reading material you study at your own pace
Quiz After Each Lesson
Pass each quiz (70%+) to earn your certificate
Certificate of Completion
10 CPD hours awarded
Course Syllabus

What This Course Covers

About 7 hours of study material

1

Introduction to Biblical Languages

45 min

This lesson provides an overview of why studying Greek and Hebrew is essential for deepening one's understanding of God's Word.

Lesson quiz
2

The Hebrew Alphabet (Aleph-Bet)

50 min

An introduction to the 22 consonant characters of the Hebrew alphabet and their historical significance.

Lesson quiz
3

Hebrew Vowels and Reading Basics

40 min

Understanding how vowels were added to the Hebrew consonantal text to assist in pronunciation.

Lesson quiz
4

Introduction to Biblical Greek (Koine)

45 min

Overview of the Koine Greek alphabet and the basics of Greek script.

Lesson quiz
5

Greek Nouns and Cases

55 min

Exploring how Greek nouns use endings to indicate their grammatical role in a sentence.

Lesson quiz
6

Hebrew Noun Morphology

40 min

Basic building blocks of Hebrew nouns, including gender and number.

Lesson quiz
7

Greek Verbs: Tense and Voice

60 min

An introduction to the verbal system in Greek, focusing on how verbs indicate time and intensity.

Lesson quiz
8

Essential Hebrew Vocabulary

35 min

Learning high-frequency Hebrew words that appear most often in the Old Testament.

Lesson quiz
9

Greek Vocabulary and Word Studies

40 min

How to perform a basic Greek word study using digital tools.

Lesson quiz
10

Tools for Bible Study

30 min

A survey of software, lexicons, and interlinears that aid in the study of original languages.

Lesson quiz
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