Details for Biblical Interpretation

Quick Info

Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
Course code: BIB292
Credit points: 10
Subject coordinator: Johnny Kumar

Prerequisites

The following courses are prerequisites or corequisites:

BIB101—Introduction to the Bible OR BIB102 Introduction to Israel's Scriptures (Old Testament) OR BIB103 Introduction to the New Testament OR BIB104 Old Testament Foundations OR BIB105 New Testament Foundations

Awards offering Biblical Interpretation

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Unit Content

Outcomes

Explain the purposes and principles of biblical interpretation
Demonstrate a knowledge of the basic development and history of interpretation
Identify the contexts important for interpreting biblical texts
Examine the role of the reader in the process of interpretation
Apply guiding principles of biblical interpretation in the contemporary context

Subject Content

Introduction
The Canon and Translations
The History of Interpretation
Introduction to key Philosophers
Literary Context
Historical-Cultural Background
Genres of the Old Testament
Genres of the New Testament
The Role of the Interpreter
Applying Text to Context
Contemporary Approaches to the Bible
The Role of the Holy Spirit

This course may be offered in the following formats

Face to Face (onsite)
Distance/E-learning (online)
Intensive (One week: 7 hours per day for 5 days = 35 class hours + approx 85 hours out of class time for research, writing, exam preparation and execution, ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks)

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

Reading Responses (20%)
Contemporary Presentation (30%)
Major Exegesis (50%)

Prescribed Text

Primary readings provided