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Introduction to Ugaritic
HDS 4061

Jointly Offered with: Faculty of Arts & Sciences as SEMPHIL 152

Course Information

Description

A thorough and rigorous introduction to the Ugaritic language, with a focus on grammar and the reading of a variety of genres of Ugaritic literature (epistolary, ritual, legal, administrative, myth, epic, etc.). The course will also provide students with the opportunity to explore themes in the religion and society of Ugarit and to reflect on their importance for understanding the literature and religion of ancient Israel. Prerequisite: Knowledge of Classical Hebrew or another Semitic language, such as (especially) Akkadian or Arabic. This course is supervised by Dr. Rhyder but taught by instructional staff.

Jointly offered in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Semitic Philology 152.

 

School Harvard Divinity School
Credits 4
Cross Reg

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Course Component Lecture
Instruction Mode In Person
Grading Basis HDS Student Option (LG/SUS/AUD)
MTS/ThM Area of Focus N/A
Arts of Ministry N/A
MDiv Histories, Theologies, and Practices N/A
Language Course Type Basic Language Course
Language Taught Other Language
MDiv Scriptural Interpretation N/A
Course Level N/A