BI 5528

Methods for Biblical Interpretation

An exploration of contextualization as an aspect of biblical interpretation, and an orientation to the principles, practice, and philosophy of biblical interpretation. Specifies biblical interpretation as a holistic activity spanning the analysis of self, society, and Scripture with the help of the Holy Spirit. Provides a broad overview of hermeneutics with an emphasis on the grammatical-historical hermeneutic, the hermeneutical spiral, the formation of themes from biblical texts, and the role of research in the interpretation of the Scriptures. Provides students with the framework necessary for bringing interpretation of Scripture to bear upon contemporary contexts using methods bearing on the interpretation of various gospel passages. Study focused on one of the synoptic gospels. Analysis of forms in the gospels and the use of parallel passages in interpretation addressed. Application of interpretive results to contemporary contexts achieved through case study method.

Units: 3.0