Greek Concentration (18 units):
• ISAL 535 - Introduction to Bible Translation Unit(s): 3. • ISAL 624 - Syntactic Theory Unit(s): 3. • ISAL 626 - Approaches to Translation Unit(s): 3. • ISAL 648 - Discourse & Text Analysis Unit(s): 3.
Electives in Greek exegesis or linguistics: 6 units TTNT 501 - Beginning Greek I Unit(s): 2. TTNT 502 - Beginning Greek II Unit(s): 2. TTNT 503 - Introduction to Exegesis Unit(s): 3.
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• TTNT 701 - The World of the New Testament Unit(s): 2 - 3. • TTOT 603 - Elements of Hebrew I Unit(s): 3.
Master of Arts in Linguistics & Biblical Languages Objectives The purpose of the M.A. in Linguistics and Biblical Languages (MA LBL) is to provide advanced training in biblical languages and exegetical knowledge to Christians desiring to meet the needs of agencies involved in Bible translation, such as SIL International. While the M.A. in Applied Linguistics provides broad perspectives on issues such as translation, literacy, orthography, and language planning, the M.A. in Linguistics and Biblical Languages has a more specific focus on linguistics, exegesis and biblical languages. Students who complete the M.A. in Linguistics and Biblical Languages program will be able to accurately analyze either Hebrew or Greek, understand the relevant historical and cultural background, exegete the Scriptures, and apply sound linguistic and biblical principles in the translation of the Scriptures.
Courses Special Studies (ISSS) ISSS 500 - Academic Writing Practical instruction in grammar and composition skills needed to meet the demands of academic writing at the graduate and professional level. Experience in writing papers in relevant academic fields. Required for native English speaking students assigned by the ALT departmental Writing Proficiency Exam. Note(s): Must be taken within the first nine units of graduate study. Note: Special Studies courses may not be used to meet program graduation requirements. Unit(s): 1 - 2. ISSS 501 - Advanced Writing for Internationals Grammar, sentence structure, and paragraph development for academic writing. Critical thinking and composition, including extracting information from sources, synthesis, and proper format for written papers. Experience in writing papers in relevant academic fields. Required for non-native English speakers assigned by the ALT departmental Writing Proficiency Exam or students who have completed the Biola ESL sequence or its equivalent. Note(s): Must be taken within the first 9 units of graduate study. Note: Special Studies courses may not be used to meet program graduation requirements. Unit(s): 1 - 3. Introduction to theoretical and practical issues in applied linguistics, focusing on several important areas; e.g., bilingual education, lexicography, literacy, orthography design, social dialects and education and translation. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 or equivalent. Unit(s): 3. ISAL 520 - Introduction to Language & Linguistics Introduction to basic concepts in the scientific study of language, major areas of linguistic analysis, and several subareas of the field, including language in society. Material from English and a variety of other languages is used to provide a broad perspective. Note(s): Prerequisite for graduate courses in Applied Linguistics for program majors. Unit(s): 3. ISAL 521 - General Articulatory Phonetics The study of the articulation, classification, discrimination, production, and transcription of speech sounds. The focus is on a wide range of sounds found in the world ʼ s languages. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 or equivalent. Unit(s): 3. ISAL 522 - Phonetics & Phonology of English The study of the auditory discrimination, physical description, and systematic transcription of speech sounds, both standard and disordered, used in English and how these sounds are structured, organized and used. Some sounds from other languages are also included for comparison. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 or equivalent. Unit(s): 3. ISAL 523 - Introduction to Phonology Applied Linguistics (ISAL) ISAL 511 - Applied Linguistics Introduction to the systematic arrangements and rules by which languages organize and alter their speech sounds. Prerequisite(s): ISAL 520 or equivalent, 521. Unit(s): 3.
Curriculum Foundational Units (15 units): May be taken concurrently with program courses. •
Bible (Survey of O.T., Survey of N.T., Hermeneutics): 9 units • ISAL 520 - Introduction to Language & Linguistics Unit(s): 3. • ISAL 521 - General Articulatory Phonetics Unit(s): 3.
Program Units (21 units):
Theology: 3 units
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ISAL 523 - Introduction to Phonology Unit(s): 3. ISAL 525 - Introduction to Syntax Unit(s): 3.
• ISAL 529 - Introduction to Semantics & Pragmatics Unit(s): 3. • ISAL 535 - Introduction to Bible Translation Unit(s): 3. • ISAL 648 - Discourse & Text Analysis Unit(s): 3. • ISAL 650 - Seminar in Linguistics & Biblical Exegesis Unit(s): 3. • ISAL 697 - Comprehensive Examination Unit(s): 0. Program Electives Students will choose an 18-unit concentration in Hebrew or Greek.
Hebrew Concentration (18 units):
Electives in Hebrew exegesis or linguistics: 5 units TTNT 501 - Beginning Greek I Unit(s): 2. TTOT 603 - Elements of Hebrew I Unit(s): 3. TTOT 604 - Elements of Hebrew II Unit(s): 3.
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• TTOT 705 - Exegesis in Genesis & Selected Passages Unit(s): 3. • TTOT 745 - World of the Old Testament Unit(s): 2 - 3.
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