Study Biblical Hebrew in central London

Read the Bible as it was originally written and explore how translation impacts our understanding of the Old Testament with these flexible and accessible language courses.

Key info

  • Next enrolment: Sign up now for September 2026

  • Duration: September 2026 to June 2027, every Monday during term time. See here for all dates.

  • Location: 

  • Time:

    • Elementary Hebrew: Mondays, 4:10 to 5:10 pm
    • Intermediate Hebrew: Likely on Mondays 11.50 am to 12.50 pm (timing subject to change in discussion with enrolled students)
    • Advanced Greek: Timing to be decided in discussion with students

  • Entry requirements: None for Level 4

  • Level: worth 10 credits at Level 4 for Elementary or Level 5 for Intermediate

  • Cost: £600 or free to current students

These courses 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 courses

After the first-year elementary 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.  

After the second-year intermediate course, you will have completed an introductory textbook and used that knowledge to translate at least a chapter of the Old Testament from Hebrew.

An advanced class is also possible, offered privately by the lecturer but based at the college.  Sign up with the link below, and the college will put you in touch with him.  This follows on from the first two years and will involve extensive reading of the Hebrew Bible and solid exegetical training.

“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.”

Rev Dr Simon Stocks
Senior Tutor

Where and when will I be studying?

  • Autumn term: September to December 2025 (with a reading week in October)
  • Winter term: January to March 2026 (with a reading week in February)
  • Spring term: April to June 2026 (with a break for Easter)

Weekly one-hour classes take place throughout the year during term time – please refer to the academic timetable for term dates. Beginners Hebrew classes are held at our central London campus in Southwark on Mondays, from 4:10 pm to 5:10 pm, and Intermediate classes from 11:50am to 12.50pm, also at our central London campus. The tutor for both classes is Jordan Dyck.

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. Once you’ve completed the beginners’ course, you may wish to progress to the intermediate modules to further develop your fluency and understanding.

The course fee for this programme is £600, or free to current St Augustine’s students.

Theology books on the shelves St Augustine's Trinity House library

Next steps

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