Biblical Scholar Badges & Micro-Credential

Biblical Studies Digital Badges

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When enrolled in the Biblical Studies Digital Badge you will cover significant sections of a different book of Tanach each semester. As you complete each badge, you will:

• gain proficiency in Biblical Hebrew reading and translation;
• demonstrate skills in reading Rashi and Ramban;
• find the specific questions that are being addressed by the commentary writings;
• share knowledge of the historical and political background of the specific Biblical text under study; and
• present an informed discussion of the homiletic meaning of the text.

A Biblical Studies digital badge is awarded upon completion of each BIBH 104: Introduction to Biblical Analysis (1 credit) class you take. Each semester we focus on a different section of the Torah, so you can take BIBH 104 many times and cover different material, earning a digital badge with each class.

Biblical Scholar Micro-Credential

The Biblical Scholar Micro-Credential is automatically awarded upon completion of six Biblical Studies digital badges. You can be awarded multiple Biblical Scholar Micro-Credentials.

For more information or to enroll in these badges, please contact Mrs. Rita Lipshitz, lipshitz@htc.edu