Full course description
HEB 101 • Self-Paced • Non-Credit Audit Course
Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
Begin learning to read and better understand the language of the Hebrew Bible (the Old Testament).
Video lectures taught by Michael G. Wechsler, Ph.D.
DEDICATION
This course was made possible through the generous sponsorship of a husband and wife who wished to remain anonymous. Rather than spend money on an anniversary vacation or special gifts for one another, they chose to honor the Lord on the occasion of their 20th wedding anniversary by funding the development of this Biblical Hebrew course so that others might learn to read and understand the language of Scripture.
Their Dedication
“In celebration of our 20th wedding anniversary,
we lovingly dedicate this course.”אֲנִי לְדוֹדִי וְדוֹדִי לִי
“I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine.”
Song of Songs 6:3
Course Overview
Begin Reading Biblical Hebrew with Confidence
This extensive curriculum includes 16 carefully structured modules and more than 70 video lectures. Dr. Michael G. Wechsler teaches through his textbook line by line, enabling students to keep their eyes on the text as he highlights and explains its key points.
Through scholarly instruction, practical exercises, Hebrew songs, digital flashcards, vocabulary activities, interactive learning tools, and self-assessment resources, students develop a strong foundation for reading and understanding the Hebrew Bible in its original language.
Learn directly from the author—a Biblical Hebrew scholar, experienced teacher, and Jewish believer in Yeshua.
No previous knowledge of Hebrew is required.
Tier 3 Learning Experience
Complete Course Audit
Tier 3 provides access to the complete instructional curriculum in a flexible, self-paced, non-credit format. Students may study the video lectures, textbook exercises, Hebrew songs, digital flashcards, vocabulary activities, interactive learning tools, and self-assessment resources according to their own interests and schedule.
Students have 365 days from enrollment to work through the course. Tier 3 is intended for personal enrichment and does not include academic credit, instructor grading, personalized feedback, or direct answers to individual course questions.
365 DAYS
Explore the complete curriculum according to your own schedule.
70+ LECTURES
Follow the professor’s explanations directly in the text.
NON-CREDIT
Study for personal enrichment without grades or academic credit.
Important Tier 3 Information
Audit-Only Study for Personal Enrichment
Tier 3 is an audit-only course. Students may use the exercises, learning activities, examinations, and self-assessment materials to reinforce their learning, but no assignments are submitted or graded and no academic credit is awarded. Students seeking academic credit should select Tier 1 or Tier 2.
What Is Included
A Complete Biblical Hebrew Curriculum
- More than 70 video lecture presentations
- Sixteen modules of carefully sequenced instruction
- Textbook exercises and downloadable worksheets
- Self-evaluation answers for assigned exercises
- Hebrew alphabet and vocabulary flashcards
- Weekly vocabulary activities and self-assessments
- Module learning objectives and examinations for personal review
- Hebrew songs that reinforce pronunciation and vocabulary
- Interactive digital learning and review tools
- 365 days of access from the date of enrollment
Learning Outcomes
Build a Foundation for Reading the Hebrew Bible
Through careful study of the course materials, students can develop familiarity with:
- The Hebrew alphabet and its final letter forms
- Hebrew vowels and basic pronunciation
- Foundational Biblical Hebrew vocabulary
- Essential elements of Hebrew grammar and morphology
- Basic translation and reading skills
- Study tools needed for continued Biblical Hebrew learning
Sample Lecture
Experience Dr. Wechsler’s Teaching
Watch Dr. Wechsler teach directly from his textbook and experience his clear, step-by-step approach to Biblical Hebrew.
Meet Your Professor
Dr. Michael G. Wechsler
Distinguished Biblical Hebrew Scholar, Author, and Professor
Dr. Michael G. Wechsler earned his Ph.D. in Near Eastern Judaica and Judaeo-Arabic from the University of Chicago and his M.A. in Old Testament and Semitics from Trinity International University.
He served as a Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute from 2001 to 2024 and is currently a Research Associate at the University of Warsaw, an author for Ariel Ministries, and a Professor of Biblical Hebrew at Ariel College.
A Jewish believer in Yeshua, Dr. Wechsler brings exceptional academic expertise and a distinctly Messianic Jewish perspective to the study of Biblical Hebrew.
Required Course Textbook
Ariel’s Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
The required interim digital edition of the textbook by Michael G. Wechsler, Ph.D., containing Lessons 1–16, is sold separately for $29 and is not included in the course enrollment fee.
Copyright notice: The curriculum, audio lectures, video lecture presentations, textbook materials, and all related course resources are protected by copyright. They may not be copied, shared, posted online, distributed, or used in group settings without written permission.