Details for NAT11088006 Interpret the Bible for personal and communal edification

Understanding and applying the Bible for personal and communal growth is an important skill. This subject focuses on hermeneutic practices to interpret biblical texts accurately and meaningfully. Students will learn to create thoughtful responses that edify both themselves and their communities. They will also learn to seek and use feedback from church leaders, to assist them in refining their interpretations and responses.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: NAT11088006
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Use hermeneutic practices to interpret the Bible

• A hermeneutic based on the context of the Bible is selected and outlined.
• Relevant resources to aid hermeneutics are collected and reviewed.
• The hermeneutic is followed to interpret passages of the Bible.

 

2. Respond appropriately to interpretations of the Bible

• Responses to interpretations of the Bible are developed to edify oneself and specific audiences within a community of faith.
• The practice of personal responses to the interpretation are implemented and documented.
• Interpretations and their respective responses are developed for other audiences and shared with a community faith leader.

 

3. Document evaluative feedback from a faith leader

• The hermeneutic practices, validity of the interpretation, and response is critiqued with the support of a faith leader.
• Critical feedback on the quality of the interpretation and its response are discussed.
• Areas for improvement are summarized and documented.

Subject Content

This course may be offered in the following formats

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

Assessment 1: Identifying Quality Resources Quiz

Assessment 2: Biblical Interpretation Process Quiz

Assessment 3: Develop an Old Testament devotion

Use interpretive methods to interpret an Old Testament passage from which you develop a brief devotional message for a small group, showing them how they can apply/respond to the passage in their lives.

Assessment 4: Develop a New Testament devotion

Use interpretive methods to interpret a New Testament passage from which you develop a brief devotional message for a small group, which shows them how they can apply/respond to the passage in their life.

Prescribed Text

Level 1 (easiest to digest)

Mansbridge, C.M. You can Handle the Truth. Living Letters Publishing, 2021.

Level 2

Duvall, J.S. & Hays, J.D. Grasping God’s Word (4th ed.), Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020.

Level 3 (more complicated and technical)

Grey, Jacqueline, Paul W Lewis, Jerry Ireland, Paul Lewis, and Frank Macchia. Introduction to Biblical Interpretation (Foundations for Spirit-Filled Christianity) : Participating in God’s Story of Redemption. 1st ed. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2024.