Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science in Biblical Studies and Classical Hebrew in Darlington Australia | The University of Sydney

The Biblical Studies and Classical Hebrew major equips you to interpret the Bible more knowledgeably and thoughtfully, examining both the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and New Testament through various literary forms including narrative, legal texts, poetry, wisdom literature, prophecy, and apocalyptic writings.

Introductory Biblical Studies courses analyze English translations of scripture while teaching interpretive techniques to grasp the original intent of biblical authors within their historical contexts - forming the basis for all subsequent theological discussions.

Advanced courses expand these analytical skills while introducing specialized approaches for different biblical genres. The program encourages enrollment in Classical Hebrew courses, providing tools to work with original scriptural texts. These language offerings explore various forms of ancient Hebrew, primarily focusing on biblical texts but also examining the Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient inscriptions, rabbinic writings, and medieval biblical commentaries.

Those pursuing Classical Hebrew gain research capabilities essential for graduate-level biblical scholarship. Regardless of your course selections, completing this major will provide you with sophisticated methods for interpreting scripture within its original historical, literary, and cultural settings.