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Hebrew Exegesis

This course on Hebrew Exegesis is designed to equip students with a systematic approach to understanding, interpreting, and applying biblical messages. It explores various historical methods of scriptural interpretation, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. The course covers Old and New Testament interpretation, including laws, prophetic books, historical narratives, wisdom literature, Psalms, Gospels, parables, Acts, Epistles, and Revelation. Students will develop skills in lexical analysis, contextual analysis, and hermeneutical principles.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Hebrew ExegesisBiblical InterpretationHermeneuticsOld TestamentNew Testament

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

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

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Hermeneutics

2

Old Testament Interpretation

3

New Testament Interpretation

4

Biblical Criticism

5

Exegesis

6

Apocalyptic Literature

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 Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

General Introduction

3h

Course Guide

3 study hours
  • •Read the course guide to understand the course structure, objectives, and assessment methods.
  • •Familiarize yourself with the recommended textbooks and online resources.
Week
2

Module 1: General Introduction

6h

Unit 1: General Introduction to Hermeneutics

6 study hours
  • •Define hermeneutics and its importance in biblical interpretation.
  • •Discuss the factors necessitating hermeneutics, such as historical, cultural, and linguistic gaps.
  • •Identify the tools of hermeneutics and the qualities of an interpreter.
Week
3

Module 1: General Introduction

6h

Unit 2: History of Biblical Hermeneutics

6 study hours
  • •Describe the history of hermeneutics from ancient Jewish to modern periods.
  • •Identify major hermeneutists and their roles in shaping hermeneutical principles.
  • •Analyze the methods of hermeneutics prevalent in each historical period.
Week
4

Module 1: General Introduction

6h

Unit 3: Historical-Cultural and Contextual Analysis

6 study hours
  • •Explain the role of historical-cultural and contextual analysis in interpretation.
  • •Identify the steps in determining the general historical-cultural context.
  • •Discuss the process of locating the immediate context of a passage.
Week
5

Module 1: General Introduction

6h

Unit 4: Lexical Syntactical Analysis

6 study hours
  • •Define lexical-syntactical analysis and its importance.
  • •Identify the steps involved in lexical-syntactical analysis.
  • •Discuss methods to determine the meaning of words and use tools for analysis.
Week
6

Module 2: Interpreting the Old Testament

6h

Unit 1: Interpreting Old Testament Laws

6 study hours
  • •Discuss the dilemma of interpreting Old Testament laws.
  • •Identify types and categories of Old Testament laws.
  • •Interpret Old Testament laws using appropriate steps and apply them practically.
Week
7

Module 2: Interpreting the Old Testament

6h

Unit 2: Interpreting Prophetic Books

6 study hours
  • •Explain the prophetic ministry and books.
  • •Classify the prophetic era and discuss the nature of prophecy.
  • •Interpret prophetic books using appropriate steps and apply them practically.
Week
8

Module 2: Interpreting the Old Testament

6h

Unit 3: Interpreting Historical Narratives

6 study hours
  • •Explain the nature and levels of historical narratives.
  • •Identify characteristics and elements of historical narratives.
  • •Interpret historical narratives using appropriate steps and apply them practically.
Week
9

Module 2: Interpreting the Old Testament

8h

Unit 4: Interpreting Wisdom Literature

6 study hours
  • •Identify levels and genres of wisdom literature.
  • •Categorize wisdom literature and discuss literary forms.
  • •Interpret wisdom literature using appropriate steps and apply them practically.

Unit 4: Interpreting Wisdom Literature

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the traditional understanding of wisdom books.
Week
10

Module 2: Interpreting the Old Testament

6h

Unit 5: Interpreting the Psalms

6 study hours
  • •Explain the growth of the Book of Psalms and identify its types.
  • •Discuss technical terms in the Psalter.
  • •Interpret the Psalms using appropriate steps and apply them practically.
Week
11

Module 3: Interpreting the New Testament

6h

Unit 1: Interpreting the Gospels

6 study hours
  • •Discuss the nature of the Gospels and the role of biblical criticism.
  • •Evaluate the historical analysis of the Gospels.
  • •Interpret the Gospels using appropriate steps and apply them practically.
Week
12

Module 3: Interpreting the New Testament

6h

Unit 2: Interpreting the Parables

6 study hours
  • •Define parables and list their types.
  • •Write briefly on the history of interpretation of parables.
  • •Interpret parables using appropriate steps and apply them practically.
Week
13

Module 3: Interpreting the New Testament

6h

Unit 3: Interpreting the Acts of the Apostles

6 study hours
  • •Discuss the historical quality and purpose of the Book of Acts.
  • •Assess the hermeneutical problem of the Book of Acts.
  • •Interpret the Book of Acts using appropriate steps and apply them practically.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their feedback to identify areas of weakness.

2

Create concept maps linking key hermeneutical principles from Module 1 to specific interpretation methods in Modules 2 and 3.

3

Practice applying lexical-syntactical analysis to sample passages from different biblical genres (Old Testament Law, Psalms, Gospels, Epistles).

4

Focus on understanding the historical and cultural contexts of each biblical book, especially the Gospels and Revelation.

5

Develop a clear understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to biblical interpretation (allegorical, historical-critical, reader-response).

6

Prepare detailed outlines for each unit, summarizing key concepts, arguments, and examples.

7

Form a study group to discuss challenging concepts and practice interpreting difficult passages together.

8

Allocate specific time slots for focused study of each module, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all units.

9

Prioritize understanding the unique characteristics of each biblical genre (law, prophecy, wisdom literature, Gospels, epistles, apocalyptic literature).

10

Create flashcards for key terms and concepts, such as hermeneutics, exegesis, historical context, and literary devices.

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