Biblical Languages

Learn to read the Bible from original sources

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

Intermediate Greek – New Testament Modules

GREK 2211, GREK 2212, GREK 2213, GREK 2214 = 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

Sessions for 2024-2025 Academic Year

Fall A: Aug 22 – Oct 11, 2024
Fall B: Oct 21 – Dec 13, 2024
Spring A: Jan 16 – Mar 7, 2025
Spring B: Mar 17 – May 6, 2025
Summer A (HBRW): May 27 – Jul 2, 2025
Summer A (GREK): Jun 2 – Jul 8, 2025
Summer B: Jul 14 – Aug 15, 2025

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.

Online college courses in Biblical Hebrew at Randolph College

Intermediate Greek - New TestamentGREK 2211-2214

Students read an unabridged book of the New Testament in ancient Greek.

Coursework will include review of basic grammar and syntax and introductions to the variations of Greek style.

While students must work through the modules in order, they may enroll in multiple modules simultaneously to learn Hebrew at the speed appropriate for them.

Emphasis is on grammar and syntax with reading of simple passages. The course is offered primarily online and asynchronously.