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Biblical Hermeneutics

This course, Biblical Hermeneutics, is a one-semester 3-credit unit course designed for Christian Theology students. It introduces students to the principles and methodologies of interpreting sacred scriptures. The course covers the history of hermeneutics, various interpretation methods, and the application of biblical messages to the contemporary world. Students will learn to identify different genres, understand historical and cultural contexts, and develop sound exegetical methods for Bible study and sermon preparation.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
HermeneuticsBiblical InterpretationExegesisTheologyScriptures

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
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Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Introduction to Hermeneutics

2

History of Biblical Interpretation

3

Contextual Analysis

4

Lexical-Syntactical Analysis

5

Old Testament Interpretation

6

New Testament Interpretation

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1 General Introduction

8h

Unit 1: General Introduction to Hermeneutics

8 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to hermeneutics.
  • •Define hermeneutics and its importance.
  • •Identify the tools needed for biblical interpretation.
  • •Discuss the qualifications of an interpreter.
Week
2

Module 1 General Introduction

8h

Unit 2: History of Biblical Hermeneutics

8 study hours
  • •Study the history of hermeneutics from ancient Jewish to modern times.
  • •Identify key hermeneutists and their contributions.
  • •Analyze the methods of hermeneutics prevalent in each period.
Week
3

Module 1 General Introduction

8h

Unit 3: Historical-Cultural and Contextual Analysis

8 study hours
  • •Learn the role of historical-cultural and contextual analysis.
  • •Identify steps in determining general historical context.
  • •Discuss the process of locating the immediate context of a passage.
Week
4

Module 1 General Introduction

8h

Unit 4: Lexical Syntactical Analysis

8 study hours
  • •Define lexical and syntactical analysis.
  • •Identify steps in lexical-syntactical analysis.
  • •Discuss methods to determine word meaning.
  • •Identify tools for lexical-syntactical analysis.
Week
5

Module 2 Interpreting the Old Testament

8h

Unit 1: Interpreting Old Testament Laws

8 study hours
  • •Understand the types of Old Testament laws.
  • •Discuss the Christian position on Old Testament laws.
  • •List ways the laws have been traditionally interpreted.
  • •Apply steps to interpret Old Testament laws.
Week
6

Module 2 Interpreting the Old Testament

8h

Unit 2: Interpreting Prophetic Books

8 study hours
  • •Identify the role of prophets.
  • •Explain prophecy from a Jewish perspective.
  • •Discuss the nature and forms of prophecies.
  • •Divide prophetic literature into different epochs.
  • •Apply methodology to interpret Old Testament prophecies.
Week
7

Module 2 Interpreting the Old Testament

8h

Unit 3: Interpreting Historical Narratives

8 study hours
  • •Identify literary qualities of historical narratives.
  • •Explain the nature of historical narratives.
  • •Discuss principles involved in interpreting historical narratives.
  • •Apply steps to interpret historical narratives.
Week
8

Module 2 Interpreting the Old Testament

8h

Unit 4: Interpreting Wisdom Literature

8 study hours
  • •Identify levels of wisdom literature.
  • •List genres of wisdom.
  • •Define categories of wisdom literature.
  • •Discuss literary forms in wisdom literature.
  • •Evaluate traditional understanding of wisdom books.
Week
9

Module 2 Interpreting the Old Testament

8h

Unit 5: Interpreting The Psalms

8 study hours
  • •Define the term 'psalm'.
  • •Discuss stages in the compilation of the Book of Psalms.
  • •Discuss categories of psalms.
  • •Explain steps to interpret psalms.
  • •List and discuss technical terms in the Psalter.
Week
10

Module 3 Interpreting the New Testament

8h

Unit 1: Interpreting The Gospels

8 study hours
  • •Discuss the nature of the Gospels.
  • •Evaluate the role of biblical criticism in interpreting the Gospels.
  • •Discuss the historical analysis of the Gospels.
  • •Identify steps to take in interpreting the Gospels.
Week
11

Module 3 Interpreting the New Testament

8h

Unit 2: Interpreting The Parables

8 study hours
  • •Define parables.
  • •List types of parables.
  • •Write on the history of interpretation of parables.
  • •Discuss steps to take in interpreting parables.
  • •List important scholars who have worked on parables.
Week
12

Module 3 Interpreting the New Testament

8h

Unit 3: Interpreting the Acts of the Apostles

8 study hours
  • •Discuss the historical quality of the Book of Acts.
  • •Identify mindsets interpreters bring to the Book of Acts.
  • •Explain the geographical purpose of the Book of Acts.
  • •Assess the impact of the hermeneutical problem of the Book of Acts.
Week
13

Module 3 Interpreting the New Testament

8h

Unit 4: Interpreting The Epistles

8 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of epistles.
  • •Divide any epistle according to its epistolary structure.
  • •Discuss the nature of the epistle.
  • •List the steps in interpreting the epistles.
  • •Interpret any passage of the epistles.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Create a timeline of key figures and events in hermeneutical history (Units 1-2)

2

Practice applying different interpretation methods to sample biblical passages (Units 3-5)

3

Focus on understanding the unique characteristics of each literary genre (Modules 2-3)

4

Develop a checklist for contextual analysis: historical, cultural, and literary (Units 3-4)

5

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and address areas of weakness

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