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title: "A8152 Introduction to (Christian) Arabic · St Cyril’s"
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A8152

# Introduction to (Christian) Arabic

Code

A8152

Level

Postgraduate

Weighting

9 credit points

Type

Foundational

Discipline

Biblical Languages

Mode

Campus / Online

Lecturer

[Professor Rifaat Ebied](https://stcyrils.edu.au/faculty/rifaat-ebied)

On this page

1. [Prerequisites, corequisites or exclusions](#prerequisites-corequisites-or-exclusions)
2. [Academic Staff](#academic-staff)
3. [Curriculum Objectives](#curriculum-objectives)
4. [Learning Outcomes](#learning-outcomes)
5. [Content](#content)

Last offered in **Semester 1, 2026**. See the [timetable and key dates](https://stcyrils.edu.au/timetable) for dates, or [enrol online](https://stcyrils.edu.au/enrol) when enrolments open.

## Prerequisites, corequisites or exclusions

Nil

## Academic Staff

Professor Rifaat Ebied, FAHA, BA (Hons), Ain Shams University Cairo,  
Foundation Professor of Semitic Studies, University of Sydney

## Curriculum Objectives

This course unit introduces the student to the elements of Christian Arabic and enables the student to begin to develop skills in the reading and writing of the Arabic language.

## Learning Outcomes

At the end of this unit students will be able to:

1. demonstrate a thorough understanding of the basic Grammar and Syntax of Christian Arabic.
2. demonstrate the knowledge of, and the ability to use, Arabic vocabulary
3. display competency in translating selected texts into English
4. exhibit an ability to use dictionaries and concordances
5. employ their knowledge to analyse Arabic texts.

## Content

1. Arabic alphabet, basics of Arabic grammar and syntax
2. Textual, lexical, and grammatical study of selected Arabic texts
3. Translation of selected Arabic theological texts
4. Introduction to working with Arabic/English dictionaries, and concordances

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