Beginners’ and intermediate Biblical Hebrew

Read the Hebrew Bible in its original language and explore how translation shapes our understanding of the text. Whether you are beginning Hebrew for the first time or continuing from previous study, our flexible and accessible courses will help you develop your knowledge and translation skills.

Beginners’ Biblical Hebrew: Key info

  • Next enrolment: Sign up now for September 2026

  • Duration: September 2026 to June 2027, every Monday during term time.

  • Study Mode:

    • Completely hybrid – attend from home online or join other students at our London Bridge campus to participate in the live online class.

  • Time: Mondays, 4:10 to 5:10 pm

  • Entry requirements: None

  • Cost: £900 or included at no extra cost to current St Augustine’s students

This course may suit you if...

You’re interested in exploring a popular branch of theological study (or just learning something new for fun!) over a single academic year.

About the Biblical Hebrew course

After completing the course, you will have a good understanding of the basics of Biblical Hebrew grammar, and you will already have translated some smaller portions of the Hebrew Bible itself.  

“During your studies, you will engage with up-to-date scholarship on the relevant texts. You’ll explore a range of subjects, including matters of history and literary analysis, background, and theology.”

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When will I study?

  • Autumn term: September to December 2026 (with a reading week in October)
  • Winter term: January to March 2027 (with a reading week in February)
  • Spring term: April to June 2027 (with a break for Easter)

Weekly one-hour classes take place during term time.

Elementary Hebrew

Weekly one-hour online classes take place during term time

  • Mondays 4:10 pm to 5:10 pm

Discover what it’s like to study at St Augustine’s

Come along to one of our open-day style taster events. Meet the staff, chat with fellow students, sit in on classes, and join us in worshipping together.

Frequently asked questions

Alongside your weekly classes, you will be expected to complete a modest number of weekly research assignments in preparation for each class. You will have use of the scholarly commentaries to complete this aspect of study.

This course is open to anyone, and you do not need to have any academic qualifications to enrol.

The course fee for this programme is £900, or free to current St Augustine’s students.

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Next steps

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