Bachelor of Arts Honours in Ancient Languages

Honours degree

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0101_100_L123

The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Ancient Languages consists of coursework and an assignment that broadens your knowledge of one of the ancient languages, namely Biblical Hebrew, Greek or Latin.

Specialisation is possible in:
Biblical Hebrew or New Testament Greek linguistics;
Bible translation;
New Testament Greek literature;
Classical Greek literature; and
Latin literature

Kontakbesonderhede

Prof PR Bosman

Programme Leader

[email protected]

+27 21 808 3203

Doen aansoek

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Programoorsig

Duur

One year

Kampus

Stellenbosch

Type

Coursework

Meer inligting

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Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.

Minimum toelatingsvereistes

A Bachelor’s degree with one of the ancient languages (Biblical Hebrew, another Semitic language,
Greek or Latin) as a major.
An average final mark of 65% in the major leading to postgraduate study.
If you have another language or related subject (e.g. Ancient Cultures or Biblical Studies) up to the third-year level, with Hebrew, Greek or Latin at second-year level, you may be admitted after completing supplementary work

Programstruktuur

Compulsory Modules
12809 : Theory Method and Background 771(30)
12810 : Text and Language Study I 772(30)
12811 : Text and Language Study II 773(30)
13333 : Research Essay in Ancient Languages 744(30)

Last updated 01 April 2026

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