This unit introduces students to the Syriac language as a basis for enhanced study of patristic literature preserved in Syriac, Peshitta (the standard Biblical text in Syriac) and for future study of the Syriac language. The primary focus of this unit is foundational Syriac vocabulary, grammar and syntax. Translation of selected biblical texts into English is an important component of this unit. The focus will be on consonant unvocalized text written in Estrangelo script. Nevertheless, the students will also become familiar with Serto script.
Unit details
| College | St Athanasius College |
| Lecturer | Fr Dr Nebojsa Tumara |
| Level | Undergraduate Level 1
Postgraduate Foundational |
| Study modes and times | Online
Tuesdays 6:30pm-9:30pm |
| Unit codes | AL1700A |
Contact Shadi Nessim for more information or to enrol at registrar@sac.edu.au
St Athanasius College specialises in Coptic Orthodox theological studies online and on campus. For 20 years, SAC has offered courses in diverse fields of theology and delivers undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degrees by research. SAC continues to offer a diverse and growing range of subject units including specialist languages such as Hebrew and Syriac.
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