OPEN JAN 13, 2020 – MAR 18, 2020 1,050 $
Hermeneutics
Hermeneutics involves the discipline and theories of understanding. Seen as a theological discipline, hermeneutics describes ways and/or theories of how to understand the Bible. Whereas exegesis always concentrates on the specific content of distinct Bible texts, hermeneutics asks questions related to the foundational presuppositions necessary for a right understanding of the holy Scriptures.
The unique character of the Bible necessitates a special biblical hermeneutic. The texts of the Holy Scriptures cannot correctly be handled using the same methods as every other text. The Bible’s unique reality requires unique ways of encountering it.
The unique character of the Bible necessitates a special biblical hermeneutic. The texts of the Holy Scriptures cannot correctly be handled using the same methods as every other text. The Bible’s unique reality requires unique ways of encountering it.
| TIME COMMITMENT | 6 HOURS PER WEEK | |
| DURATION | 8 WEEKS + RESEARCH | |
| PACE | TUTOR GUIDED | |
| MODUL | EXEGESIS | |
| COURSE LANGUAGE | ENGLISH | |
| VIDEO TRANSCRIPT | AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH | |
| DIFFICULTY | ADVANCED | |
| CREDIT HOURS | 4 | |
| TOTAL TIME | 80 HOURS IN TOTAL INCL. LECTURE AND RESEARCH |
What you´ll learn
Hermeneutics: Introduction to Bible interpretation
Hermeneutics involves the discipline and theories of understanding. Seen as a theological discipline, hermeneutics describes ways and/or theories of how to understand the Bible. Whereas exegesis always concentrates on the specific content of distinct Bible texts, hermeneutics asks questions related to the foundational presuppositions necessary for a right understanding of the holy Scriptures.
The unique character of the Bible necessitates a special biblical hermeneutic. The texts of the Holy Scriptures cannot correctly be handled using the same methods as every other text. The Bible’s unique reality requires unique ways of encountering it.
This course provides an overview of various hermeneutical theories/practices from the past and the present. More important than digesting the knowledge of already existing concepts is the ability of the student to develop his or her own hermeneutical practice and reflection skills. To support this goal, the student will learn various possibilities and limits of biblical hermeneutics. At the same time, he or she will discover his or her own role as an observer and interpreter who views the Scriptures through a variety of more or less unconscious presuppositions regarding how to understand the biblical texts.
The unique character of the Bible necessitates a special biblical hermeneutic. The texts of the Holy Scriptures cannot correctly be handled using the same methods as every other text. The Bible’s unique reality requires unique ways of encountering it.
This course provides an overview of various hermeneutical theories/practices from the past and the present. More important than digesting the knowledge of already existing concepts is the ability of the student to develop his or her own hermeneutical practice and reflection skills. To support this goal, the student will learn various possibilities and limits of biblical hermeneutics. At the same time, he or she will discover his or her own role as an observer and interpreter who views the Scriptures through a variety of more or less unconscious presuppositions regarding how to understand the biblical texts.
Course Goals
- The student describes the possibilities and limits of a biblical hermeneutic.
- The student outlines an accurate overview of the various hermeneutical concepts presented in the course.
- The student develops and articulates his or her own hermeneutical position.
Acquired Skills
- Understanding various positions common in biblical hermeneutics.
- Developing and reflecting upon his/her own biblical hermeneutical positions and practices.
- Critically engaging a specific biblical hermeneutic.
OPEN JAN 13, 2020 – MAR 18, 2020
1,050 $
Contents of the course in detail
Hermeneutics: Introduction to Bible interpretation
Faculty
To be announced
Final exam
Online test
Evaluation and Grading
Mid-term essay exam (30%).
Final essay exam (30%).
Term paper (40%).
Preparatory tasks for the students
required reading (40 hours)
Proof of achievement
to be announced
Required Reading
To be announced.
Additional Bibliography
To be announced.