Lifelong Learning

Course Introduction and Background:

The University of Saint Joseph is excited to announce the launch of a new training programme designed to help you read the Bible in its original languages.

This evening programme will guide you from the basics to being able to read the Hebrew Old Testament and the Greek New Testament by the end of the programme.

Why Learn Hebrew and Greek?

The various translations of the Bible often reflect the interpretations of the translators, which can sometimes obscure the original meaning. By learning to read the Bible in its original languages, you will gain direct access to the truth of God’s Word, free from the mediation of others.

Study Plan: 

This training progamme provides a comprehensive curriculum designed for learners to start from zero and progress to reading biblical texts in Hebrew and Greek. We are currently initiating the application process for the first semester of the first year. If you are interested in this programme, please review the application process outlined below and proceed accordingly.


Details:

Core SubjectsBiblical Greek IBiblical Hebrew I
Duration45 hours (15 sessions)45 hours (15 sessions)
Date18 March to 24 June 2025
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Schedule:
18, 25 March 2025
01, 08, 15, 22, 29 April 2025
06, 13, 20, 27 May 2025
03, 10, 17, 24 June 2025		20 March to 01 July 2025
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Schedule:
20, 27 March 2025
03, 10, 17, 24 April 2025
08, 15, 22, 29 May 2025
05, 12, 19, 26 June
01 July 2025
TimeTuesday, 19:00 – 22:00Thursday, 19:00 – 22:00
Medium of instruction Biblical Greek/ Biblical Hebrew + supplemented with English
Delivery of ModeFace-to-face Lecture
InstructorRoberto Ceolin PhD
VenueTBC
Tuition FeeIf apply for:

  • A single subject: MOP6,000
  • Full course (two subjects) : MOP10,000
Target participantsInterested parties who want to acquire familiarity and facility in each of the languages
CertificationA programme certificate will be issued to participants who complete the language study by fulfilling a required attendance rate of 80% in each subject.

If apply for a single subject, participants who achieve the attendance requirement could be awarded a certificate for the single subject.

 

Biography of Speaker: 

Roberto Ceolin, MA (Conim.), MPhil, DPhil (Oxon.) was educated in Coimbra, Salamanca, Salzburg and Oxford. He wrote his doctoral thesis on the Greek verb. He has taught Latin and Greek, as well as courses on historical and synchronic linguistics, in Salamanca, Salzburg and Oxford. At present he teaches ancient languages at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities -USJ, Macau.

 

Programme Brochure: view and download here

HOW TO APPLY

A three-step flow of “Registration, Notification, Enrolment” applies.

Participants who wish to apply for this training programme shall click and read the following steps for more details of registration and application processes.

 

Step 1: Registration — Register Online (available period: from today until 28 February 2025)  

 

Registrants shall complete the registration through the “Online Registration Form” during the application period. A confirmation email will be sent to you when your registration information has been successfully received by the Executive Training and Lifelong Learning Office of the University of Saint Joseph.

 

Step 2: Notification  

 

Individual registrants will be notified by E-mail about further arrangements (including Programme Enrolment / Payment Settlement /Commencement / Cancellation / Postponement, etc.). Registrants shall follow the provided guidance in order to complete the enrolment and payment procedures.

Remark: Registration will be considered invalid if the enrolment is not performed during the required period; Registrants from the backup list will be notified by E-mail sequentially.

 

Step 3: Enrolment  

 

All the enrolment guidelines will be provided via E-mail, notified registrants must follow the listed instructions and deadline to complete the course enrolment procedures.

Any additional information or copy of supporting documents required by this programme will be requested individually through E-mail. Executive Training and Lifelong Learning Office reserves the right to verify the original documents if necessary. The enrolment procedure will be processed on the next working day upon receiving the completed payment settlement and copy of supporting documents (if any).

Upon successful enrolment and complete its required procedures, applicants will receive a reply via E-mail from the Executive Training and Lifelong Learning Office.

Remark: Programme might be cancelled due to insufficient enrolment.

 

Step 4: To be present for lesson(s)   

 

Unless otherwise specified reasons, participants should attend all class sessions on time, and sign on the attendance sheet in each session with the same signature style as on their Macao ID Cards. Participants should provide justification for tardiness over 30 minutes, otherwise the unpunctual participant will be recorded absent for the class session.

 

Withdrawal 

 

The paid course tuition fees or other relevant course fees are non-refundable, except for the cases of unsuccessful applications or course cancellation or rescheduling announced by our University. The paid course tuition and other relevant course fees are also not transferable, and requests for programme swapping will not be entertained.

 

 

APPLY NOW: 📝 Online Registration Form

Remarks:
  • A certificate of completion in Biblical Languages will be issued to participants who complete the language study by fulfilling a required attendance rate of 80% in each subject.
  • Credit, number of learning hours, and grades (if any) obtained during this programme cannot be transferred to any degree and non-degree programmes at the University of Saint Joseph.
  • Participants failing to attend above 80% of the course (with or without the justification of absence) will not be awarded the certificate of completion/diploma. For submission of the leave of absence application form and relevant proof of certificate(s)/ document(s): You can submit it in person at the Executive Training and Lifelong Learning Office (Ilha Verde Campus) or send the scanned copies to the Executive Training and Lifelong Learning Office via E-mail (conted@usj.edu.mo). Download Leave Application Form for Lifelong Learning Programmes > Download Word file / Download PDF
  • Please note that the D.S.E.D.J. 2023-2026 Continuing Education Development Subsidy Scheme and ETLLO Discount Scheme are NOT available for applying for this course.
  • In the event of any dispute concerning the matters in this programme, the University of Saint Joseph reserves all rights to make the final decision. All data will comply with the “Personal Data Protection Act” (Law no.8/2005).
  • Arrangements during bad weather, please click here to view the details.

ENQUIRIES & CONTACT

University of Saint Joseph – Executive Training and Lifelong Learning Office
Hotline:   +853 8592 5688
Fax:          +853 2872 5517
E-mail:     conted@usj.edu.mo