Graduate Biblical Languages Certificate – Hebrew Shape Your Understanding of Language

9
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
Learn the Language of the Old Testament with Liberty’s Online Hebrew Classes
Do you want to read the Old Testament in its original language? By conferring Liberty’s online Graduate Certificate in Hebrew, you can dig deeper into Scripture and enhance your biblical interpretation skills. This knowledge can help enrich your ministry as you share the Word of God with others.
Hebrew is the primary original language of the Old Testament — and knowing the basics of Hebrew vocabulary, phonology, and grammar can help equip you to preach and teach Scripture boldly. Throughout this program, you can develop a solid foundation for graduate work in biblical studies. Additionally, your own faith may be strengthened as you dive into the original scriptural texts.






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Why Choose Liberty University’s Hebrew Certificate Online?
At Liberty, you’ll study under professors who have served as missionaries, pastors, and theologians. With their guidance, you can strengthen your knowledge of Scripture and gain a firm grasp of the Hebrew language.
Maybe you want to prepare for seminary but aren’t ready to pursue a full degree. If so, our Hebrew certificate program is a great option! You can gain specialized skills in just 1.5 semesters, allowing you to save time and money. And, if you later decide to further your education, credits from this certificate may transfer into one of our divinity master’s programs.
Our Hebrew language courses are available in a 100% online, 8-week course format. If you’re a full-time parent or working professional, we provide the flexibility you need to achieve your goals.
What Will You Study in Our Hebrew Classes Online?
Our online biblical Hebrew classes can help equip you to better understand and share the truths of the Old Testament in a variety of ministry settings. By studying Old Testament texts in their original language, you can more effectively grasp the message of Scripture and apply it to your life.
Throughout this program, you can analyze the cultural, political, and historical contexts of Scripture so you can correctly interpret the text. Additionally, you can study basic aspects of the Hebrew language, such as syntax, vocabulary, morphology, phonology, and grammar. With this knowledge, you can more deeply understand the purpose and hermeneutics of the Bible.
Learn how to apply exegetical principles to selected readings from the Old Testament. With our Hebrew courses online, you can become equipped to translate and interpret Scripture for use in personal study, theological reflection, and sermon preparation.
Partner with us and take the next step in your ministry career.
Potential Career Opportunities
Our Hebrew certificate can help you prepare for several career paths. Depending on your current knowledge, education level, and experience, there are a number of positions that could benefit from our graduate Hebrew certificate:
- Clergy member
- Deacon
- Pastor
- Sunday school teacher
- Youth pastor
The Biblical Hebrew knowledge that you gain from our Graduate Certificate in Hebrew can be an asset in several ministry careers as you pursue positions of added responsibility.
Additionally, the credits from this certificate may transfer directly into the master’s in biblical languages – language exegesis. Take the next step towards your personal and professional goals with a Graduate Certificate in Hebrew from Liberty University.
Additional education or training may be required for some jobs or occupations. Conferral of a certificate does not guarantee job placement.
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Certificate Information
- This Hebrew studies program falls under the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity.
- View the Graduate Divinity Course Guides (login required).
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Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
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Grad & Postgrad Divinity Block Rate (9-15 credit hours) | $2,750 |
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Grad & Postgrad Divinity Part Time (1-8.99 or over 15 credit hours) | $395/Credit |
Military Grad & Postgrad Divinity Block Rate (9-15 credit hours) | $2,475 |
Military Grad & Postgrad Divinity Part Time (1-8.99 or over 15 credit hours) | $275/Credit |
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Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Admission to this program also requires:
- School of Divinity Questionnaire (login required).
- Provide pastoral contact information (login required).
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
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Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
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- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for part-time graduate and postgraduate divinity courses
- Discounted divinity block rate – $2,475 per semester*
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)**
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
*Credits taken below 9 and above 15 credit hours per semester are charged at the part-time rate.
**Not applicable to certificates.
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