[quote:98f57d973e][i:98f57d973e]Originally posted by webmaster[/i:98f57d973e]
Yes, seminaries (good ones) will require language work - usually 1 year of Greek and one of Hebrew (I think that is a bit too short, but that is the norm). In Bible college I took 4 years of Greek, which even then, I feel like I have so much to learn.

If we desire to be good pastors and exegete's, then languages is a must. That was the essential cry of the Reformation, and why we are Protestants today - back to the sources!!

ANYONE can learn a language. It is mostly based on memorization. Some require more than others. Hebrew is less intense (in my opinion) than Greek. In Greek there are "tons" of exceptions. You have rules, but there are as many exceptions to the rule as there are rules. Lots of extra conjugations to memorize.

However, memorization helps one read. If you memorize all the "squiggly" lines in these languages, and force yourself to memorize, think how easy it will be for you to read a book in English after that?!! [/quote:98f57d973e]

Only one year of Greek at seminaries?? Thats absurd...

How well have you been able to retain Hebrew while still adding to and recalling Greek you learned? Also, webmaster, have you learned latin (enough to read it)? If so, how hard is it to retain all three languages?

Greek is coming very easy so far (thanks to Mounce), but adding two more languages seems like alot!

Rembrandt