The course has been designed for a broad audience, including but not limited to graduates of theological and biblical studies who need to acquire or maintain the ability to read Biblical Hebrew for exegesis and interpretation, individuals interested in classical literary texts and the linguistic roots of Western thought, and those who seek a deeper appreciation of the Judeo-Christian religious heritage. It also welcomes lifelong learners, educators, and anyone attracted to the study of ancient languages and cultures.

Upon completion of the program, participants will be able:

Knowledge

1. To know the basic structures of Biblical Hebrew grammar — morphology, syntax, verbal systems vocabulary and sentence structure.
2. To Identify distinctive features of Hebrew sentence construction and verbal systems, noting how they influence or contrast with Greek renderings in the LXX.
3. To understand the origins, process,and ideologies that shaped the Hebrew Bible and its subsequent translation into Greek and Arabic.

Skills

1. To translate selected Hebrew passages into comprehensible English, demonstrating sensitivity to grammatical, syntactical, and lexical forms.
2. To apply grammatical knowledge to interpret Biblical Hebrew texts and assess their Septuagintal parallels.
3. To apply grammatical knowledge of Hebrew passages to evaluate their expression or transformation in contemporary translations.

Competencies

1. To demonstrate autonomy in managing translation tasks and in adapting grammatical strategies when engaging with texts in biblical Hebrew.
2. To evaluate Hebrew source texts critically, identifying linguistic features that shape theological or historical interpretation in the LXX.
3. To Integrate skills in Biblical Hebrew and its Greek reception into research or professional contexts in theology, biblical studies, linguistics, or cultural history.

The course has been designed for a broad audience, including graduates of theological and biblical studies who need to acquire or maintain the ability to read Biblical Hebrew for exegesis and interpretation; individuals interested in classical literary texts and the linguistic roots of Western thought; and those seeking a deeper appreciation of the Judeo-Christian religious heritage. It also welcomes lifelong learners, educators, and anyone drawn to the study of ancient languages and cultures.

Interested parties submit an application online on the website of the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Applications for participation can be submitted by any high school graduate with competence in the English language (B2 level)

The Application must be accompanied by the following supporting documents:

1.Secondary/High School Diploma or equivalent

2.Certification of English at B2 level.

3.Applicants whose previous education was conducted in English, or who are from English-speaking countries, are exempt from providing proof of English language proficiency.

Prerequisites for participation in the program:

► Internet access

► Possession of personal e- mail

► Basic computer skills

Selection will be made based on priority order.

In the event that the minimum required number of trainees is not reached, KEDIVIM reserves the right to change the start date of the program or even cancel it.

Distance learning (synchronous and/or asynchronous) with the possibility of in-person attendance.

Teaching Units 1 – 3 = 10.5 hours

History of the translation and reception of the Bible in Hebrew (Teaching Unit 1 = 3.5 hours) Greek (Teaching Unit 2 = 3.5 hours) and Arabic (Teaching Unit 3 = 3.5 hours)

Teaching Unit 4 = 3.5 hours

Part I: Learning the Hebrew Script: Introduces all Hebrew consonants, including their names, pronunciation, and written forms.

Part 2: Septuagint Spotlight: Letters that Cross Cultures

Example: Gen 1:2 תֹהוּ וָבֹהוּ → ἀόρατος καὶ ἀκατασκεύαστος

Translation technique: Descriptive translation, rendering “formless and void”

Teaching Unit 5 = 3.5 hours

Part I: Learning Hebrew vowels and shewa

Part 2: Septuagint Spotlight: “Breath and Spirit”

Teaching Unit 6 = 3.5 hours

Part I: Learning Hebrew syllables and stress

Part 2: Septuagint Spotlight: “Stress on Holiness”

Teaching Unit 7 = 3.5 hours

Part I: Learning Hebrew nouns

Part 2: Septuagint Spotlight: “Nouns and Names”

Teaching Unit 8 = 3.5 hours

Part I: Learning the Hebrew article and structure

Part 2: Septuagint Spotlight: “Definiteness in Translation”

Teaching Unit 9 = 3.5 hours

Part I: Learning Hebrew pronouns

Part 2: Septuagint Spotlight: Explicit subject in Greek

Teaching Unit 10 = 3.5 hours

Part I: Learning Hebrew prepositions

Part 2: Septuagint Spotlight: “Small Words, Big Shifts”

Teaching Unit 11 = 3.5 hours

Part I: Learning pronominal suffixes

Part 2: Septuagint Spotlight: “Conveying possessives”

Teaching Unit 12 = 3.5 hours

Part I: Learning basic Hebrew syntax

Part 2: Septuagint Spotlight: “Word Order and Emphasis”

Teaching Unit 13 = 3.5 hours

Part I: Learning Hebrew numbers

Part 2: Septuagint Spotlight: “Counting Faithfully”

Midterm Exam Unit:

Three hours of exam time under the proctored supervision

Teaching Unit 14 = 3.5 hours

Part I: Learning Qal Perfect

Part 2: Septuagint Spotlight: “Perfecting the Translation”

Teaching Unit 15 = 3.5 hours

Part I: Learning Qal Imperfect

Part 2: Septuagint Spotlight: “Future Hope”

Teaching Unit 16 = 3.5 hours

Part I: Learning imperative, infinitive, participle

Part 2: Septuagint Spotlight: “Commands, Actions, Ongoing States”

Teaching Unit 17 = 3.5 hours

Part I: Learning Piel & Pual

Part 2: Septuagint Spotlight: “Doubling the Action”

Teaching Unit 18 = 3.5 hours

Part I: Learning Hiphil & Hophal

Part 2: Septuagint Spotlight: “Causing Action”

Teaching Unit 19 = 3.5 hours

Part I: Learning Hithpael

Part 2: Septuagint Spotlight: “Acting on Oneself”

Teaching Unit 20 = 3.5 hours

Part I: Learning weak verbs

Part 2: Septuagint Spotlight: “Maintaining the middle/reciprocal sense”

Teaching Unit 21 = 3.5 hours

Part I: Learning advanced syntax

Part 2: Septuagint Spotlight: “Clauses in Motion”

Teaching Unit 22 = 3.5 hours

Part I: Hebrew reading practice

Part 2: Septuagint Spotlight: “Maintaining verb-subject relationships”

Teaching Unit 23 = 3.5 hours

Part I: Hebrew syntax and verbs

Part 2: Septuagint Spotlight: “The Waw-Consecutive”

Teaching Unit 24 = 3.5 hours

Part I: Further Hebrew syntax

Part 2: Septuagint Spotlight: “Word Order Shifts”

Teaching Unit 25 = 3.5 hours

Part I: Integration

Part 2: Septuagint Spotlight: “Lexical Expansion”

Teaching Unit 26 = 3.5 hours

Part I: Final reading method and review

Part 2: Septuagint Spotlight: “Seeing the Bible in Two Languages”

Final Exam Unit:

Three hours of exam time underproctored supervision

Printed books are excluded from the fees and must be purchased by the participants themselves. Discount policy is applied according to the AUTH LLP’s regulations.

A. Trainee Obligations:

1. Participation in the KEDIVIM AUTH programs implies full acceptance of the program’s Study Guide and the Internal Operating Regulations of KEDIVIM AUTH .
2. The presence of trainees in educational programs is mandatory. In programs implemented in person, as well as in those implemented using the modern distance learning method, attendance is generally mandatory and the absence limit cannot exceed 10% of the scheduled training hours. The attendance of asynchronous education is implemented according to the study schedule defined by each program.
3. To successfully complete the program, participants must:
4. the percentage of absences should not exceed 10% of the scheduled training hours,
5. have successfully completed the prescribed examination,
6. have paid the full tuition tuition fees by the end of April and September 2026.

B. Trainee Rights:

1. Trainees are informed by the Administrative Support Department of KEDIVIM about any kind of information related to the operation of the Center.
2. Trainees are supported electronically through the educational platform by their instructors , within the framework of the educational process, to resolve questions and provide clarifications related to the thematic modules of the program.
3. Trainees have the right to request the interruption of the program and the refund of tuition fees, in accordance with the provisions of article 12.9 of the Internal Operating Regulations of KEDIVIM AUTH .
4. The work of the trainees is protected under intellectual property provisions.

After successful completion of the program, participants are awarded a Certificate of General Training, which is issued by the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and signed by the President of KEDIVIM.

Participants who attended, but did not complete the entire program, have the option of being provided with a Certificate of Attendance.

For more information, interested parties can contact:

Dr. Christina Misiaka

Phone: (+30) 694 395 3930

Contact hours: via email

Email: cdmisiaka@past.auth.gr

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