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Key Facts: LC Hebrew Studies Exam
1 paper
Hebrew Studies is assessed by a single written examination paper
NCCA Leaving Certificate Hebrew Studies syllabus
3 hours
The written paper lasts three hours
NCCA Leaving Certificate Hebrew Studies syllabus
400 marks
The paper carries 400 marks in total, 100 marks per section
NCCA Leaving Certificate Hebrew Studies syllabus
4 sections
Syllabus and paper are divided into Sections A, B, C and D
NCCA Leaving Certificate Hebrew Studies syllabus
8 topics
Each section covers two major topics from Israelite history and religion
NCCA Leaving Certificate Hebrew Studies syllabus
HL & OL
The same syllabus is examined at Higher and Ordinary levels with different demand
NCCA Leaving Certificate Hebrew Studies syllabus
Prescribed texts
Study centres on prescribed Old Testament and Mishnah passages plus historical background
NCCA Leaving Certificate Hebrew Studies syllabus
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Leaving Certificate Hebrew Studies is an SEC written subject on the history, religion and civilisation of the Hebrew people via prescribed biblical and Mishnah texts—not modern Hebrew NCL. One 3-hour paper (400 marks) has four sections (A-D), each with two prescribed passages; answer one passage per section. Higher Level demands more analysis than Ordinary on the same eight topics. This 100-question bank gives free English single-best-answer concept practice across all sections.
Sample LC Hebrew Studies Practice Questions
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1According to Genesis 2:18 in the Hebrew Bible, why does God decide to create a companion for the first human?
2In the patriarchal narratives, which son of Abraham and Sarah becomes the child of promise through whom the covenant line continues?
3What is levirate marriage as described in Deuteronomy 25:5–10?
4In Genesis 24, whom does Abraham's servant bring back as a wife for Isaac?
5Which commandment in the Decalogue (Exodus 20) most directly addresses honour within the family household?
6The book of Ruth chapter 4 mainly concerns which family/legal process?
7Proverbs 31:10–31 famously praises which figure?
8Psalm 128 associates the blessing of those who fear the Lord especially with which sphere of life?
9Deuteronomy 24:1–4 regulates which family-related legal issue?
10In traditional rabbinic teaching reflected in Mishnah Avot 5:21, study and life stages are organised by ages. Which age is classically associated with beginning Scripture study?
About the LC Hebrew Studies Exam
Leaving Certificate Hebrew Studies deepens understanding of the history, religion and civilisation of the Hebrew people through major themes of institutions, religious ideas and roles across Israelite history. It is not a modern conversational Hebrew language course; learning centres on prescribed Old Testament and Mishnah texts (with vernacular historical background) under four equal sections: Family and Government/Monarchy; Prophetic Protest and Wisdom; Worship and Festivals/Symbols; Election/Covenant and Messianism. Assessment is a single 3-hour written paper (400 marks) at Higher or Ordinary level administered by the State Examinations Commission. Ordinary Level expects a clear descriptive grasp of passages and background; Higher Level requires deeper analytical understanding. Senior-cycle redevelopment may later reorganise low-uptake subjects, but Hebrew Studies remains examinable under the current syllabus.
Exam sponsor: State Examinations Commission (SEC), Ireland. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
One written paper with four sections (A-D) matching the syllabus, each worth 100 marks (400 marks total). In each section two passages of prescribed Hebrew text are set (one per topic); candidates answer questions on one passage only in each section. Higher Level uses the same format with more demanding analytical questions.
Time Limit
3 hours for the single written paper during the June Leaving Certificate examination period.
Passing Score
No fixed pass mark. Results are reported on the H1-H8 scale at Higher Level or O1-O8 at Ordinary Level (10% bands). Grades convert to CAO points for third-level admission.
Exam / Certification Fees
Candidates in recognised schools do not pay a separate sitting fee; external and repeat candidates pay an examination fee set annually by the State Examinations Commission.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Family (Section A)
Practice covers patriarchal family structure, marriage and kinship (including levirate marriage), household values in the Decalogue and Proverbs 31, Ruth and inheritance, and early rabbinic notes on ages and family duties drawn from prescribed background.
Government and Monarchy (Section A)
Practice covers the rise of kingship, the Deuteronomic law of the king, prophetic and popular critiques of monarchy, Saul, David and succession tensions, and the religious meaning of the royal office in Israelite tradition.
Prophetic Protest (Section B)
Practice covers the prophet's role toward kings and people, Nathan and David, Elijah at Carmel and Naboth's vineyard, Amos on justice, Isaiah 58 on true fasting, and Jeremiah's call and critique of leadership.
Wisdom (Section B)
Practice covers the setting of wisdom teaching, Proverbs on the fear of the Lord and wise living, Ecclesiastes on time and mortality, and early post-biblical wisdom sayings in tractate Avot, with Job as recommended wider reading.
Worship - Sacrifice and Prayer (Section C)
Practice covers centralisation of worship, the Temple and its dedication, priesthood and Levites, the Shema and daily prayer, the Aaronic blessing, and pilgrimage/psalm traditions.
Festivals and Symbols (Section C)
Practice covers Passover, the festival calendar in Leviticus 23, Sukkot (Tabernacles), early post-biblical Hanukkah (1 Maccabees), Yom Kippur themes, and symbols such as tzitzit and the Shema in daily life.
Election and Covenant (Section D)
Practice covers Abrahamic and Sinai covenants, covenant renewal at Shechem, the Davidic promise, Deuteronomic covenant language, Jeremiah's new covenant, and how election defines the people-God relationship.
Messianism (Section D)
Practice covers messianic hope in historical context: the shoot of Jesse, comfort and restoration oracles, Ezekiel's dry bones, Micah's peace vision, Zechariah's humble king, and related early post-biblical expectation.
Preparing for the LC Hebrew Studies Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No fixed pass mark. Results are reported on the H1-H8 scale at Higher Level or O1-O8 at Ordinary Level (10% bands). Grades convert to CAO points for third-level admission.
- Assessment: One written paper with four sections (A-D) matching the syllabus, each worth 100 marks (400 marks total). In each section two passages of prescribed Hebrew text are set (one per topic); candidates answer questions on one passage only in each section. Higher Level uses the same format with more demanding analytical questions.
- Time limit: 3 hours for the single written paper during the June Leaving Certificate examination period.
- Exam / certification fees: Candidates in recognised schools do not pay a separate sitting fee; external and repeat candidates pay an examination fee set annually by the State Examinations Commission. Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is Leaving Certificate Hebrew Studies examined?
It is examined by one written paper lasting 3 hours and worth 400 marks. The paper has four sections (A-D) matching the syllabus; each section is worth 100 marks and offers two prescribed Hebrew passages, of which you answer one.
What are the four sections of the syllabus?
Section A: Family; Government and Monarchy. Section B: Prophetic Protest; Wisdom. Section C: Worship (Sacrifice and Prayer); Festivals and Symbols. Section D: Election and Covenant; Messianism.
Is Hebrew Studies the same as modern Hebrew language?
No. Hebrew Studies is a curricular subject on the history, religion and civilisation of the Hebrew people through prescribed texts. Modern Hebrew as a living language for Leaving Certificate is a separate Non-Curricular Language (NCL) pathway.
What is the difference between Higher and Ordinary Level?
Both levels use the same syllabus topics and paper structure. Ordinary Level emphasises a descriptive understanding of passages and background; Higher Level expects deeper analytical understanding, and one question per topic differs from the Ordinary paper.
What kinds of texts are prescribed?
Prescribed material is drawn from the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) and the Mishnah for each of the eight topics. Candidates also need vernacular study of the wider historical background to those texts.
Are these official State Examinations Commission questions?
No. These are original OpenExamPrep single-best-answer concept questions in English modelled on the syllabus topics. The SEC publishes official past papers and marking schemes separately; you should also practise full written answers on prescribed Hebrew passages.