Online College Courses in Ancient Greek and Biblical HebrewRead the Bible in its Original Languages
Randolph College offers affordable, online modular courses in ancient languages, specifically designed for those who want to learn how to read the Bible in the original languages.
Students can choose from courses in
- Elementary Ancient Greek
- Biblical Hebrew
- Intermediate Greek – New Testament
Biblical Language CertificateEarn College Credit and Certification
Randolph College now offers a Biblical Languages Certificate.
Complete all eight modules of Elementary Biblical Hebrew and all eight modules of Elementary Ancient Greek.
You will earn 16 college credits and a certificate which shows that you are ready to work with the texts of the Bible in the original languages.
The courses are offered online in a choose-your-own-pace model with individual attention from your instructors, who are scholars of the ancient world.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition: $375 per credit hour
Costs for textbooks and other course materials vary. These resources can be purchased separately from the source of your choosing.
Learn At Your Own PaceTake our course modules in sequence, starting in any session throughout the year.
With our course module options you can take a single 4-credit course as 4 sequential modules of 1 credit each.
The courses are asynchronus and you can choose to enroll in as many modules as you want to complete in a 5-week session.
Elementary Biblical Hebrew Modules
- HBRW 1111, HBRW 1112, HBRW 1113, HBRW 1114 = 4 credit hours
- HBRW 1121, HBRW 1122, HBRW 1123, HBRW 1124 = 4 credit hours
Elementary Ancient Greek Modules
- GREK 1111, GREK 1112, GREK 1113, GREK 1114 = 4 credit hours
- GREK 1121, GREK 1122, GREK 1123, GREK 1124 = 4 credit hours
Summer Intensive
We offer beginning ancient Greek online in two five-week, 4-credit classes, Greek 1101 and Greek 1102.
- GREK 1101: Elementary Ancient Greek. 4 credit hours
- GREK 1102: Elementary Ancient Greek. 4 credit hours
2025-2026 Academic Year
S01 Fall: Aug 21 – Oct 7, 2025
S02 Fall: Oct 20 – Dec 9, 2025
S03 Spring: Jan 15 – Mar 3, 2026
S04 Spring: Mar 16 – May 1, 2026
S05 Summer: May 26 – Jul 1, 2026
S06 Summer: Jul 13 – Aug 14, 2026
Elementary Ancient GreekGreek 1111 - 1124
An intensive introduction to classical Greek, with emphasis on basic grammar and syntax. Reading of simple prose and poetry. Classical Greek is also excellent preparation for Homeric and biblical Greek.
Our objective in these courses is to gain a fundamental and detailed understanding of Greek grammar and syntax in order to achieve beginning reading comprehension of works in Greek. Please note that we are not learning conversational Ancient Greek; our task, rather, is to take the first steps towards reading and understanding the language of Sophocles, Plato, Sappho, Demosthenes, and the New Testament.
Elementary Biblical HebrewHebrew 1101
Take the first steps toward reading the Hebrew Bible in its original language.
Attain proficiency in reading and writing the Hebrew letters and gain fundamental vocabulary and grammar skills. In addition to the textbook and videos, learning materials will include authentic Biblical verses and practical exercises in reading, writing, and grammar.
This course is designed for students with no previous knowledge of the language.
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