Beginning Biblical Hebrew I 

For students who wish to read, hear, and even (to an extent) produce Hebrew, this course offers a textually immersive introduction to classical Hebrew. Grammatical features like morphology, phonology, and syntax are learned inductively, through a cycle of readings drawn from Genesis. Techniques of second-language acquisition are also used to help develop language competency. Continuation in HB 2202 is strongly recommended.

About the Instructor: Dr. Driver earned a PhD in Divinity (St Mary’s College, University of St Andrews, 2009), where he studied Old Testament; and a BA in English Literature (Wheaton College, 2002). Dr. Driver joined the faculty of AST in 2016 and was promoted to Professor in 2021. Prior to serving with AST, he taught Hebrew and Old Testament to undergraduates in Toronto. Before graduate school, he taught humanities to high school students in Kansas. Dr. Driver presently enjoys serving church and academy in Atlantic Canada, in a broadly and self-consciously ecumenical environment.

Dates: January 7 - April 12, 2027

Days & Times: Mondays and Fridays, 10:00am-11:15am

Requirements: Readings and discussions. No written work, projects, or presentations.

Books to purchase: Reading list will be provided by the instructor. 

Fee: $275.00

Format: Internet Synchronous

Location: Online

Please note: This Continuing Education program is non-credit, meaning it cannot be counted toward a degree or diploma, and will not be transcripted. Continuing Education registrations are refundable until 7 days before a program commences. After that time, fees are non-refundable.

Questions? Please contact: Lydia Hood, Continuing Education Coordinator, at lydia.hood@astheology.ns.ca

Or the instructor, Dr Daniel Driver at daniel.driver@astheology.ns.ca