Hermeneutics: Principles of Biblical Interpretation (200-level)

Course Description:

Biblical interpretation – otherwise known as hermeneutics – is a science. This is precisely because there are certain laws and methods that, if overlooked or ignored, lead to misunderstanding and misinterpretation. This course is designed to equip students with the correct tools to optimize their interpretation of the Bible. Students will become familiar with the concepts that make for sound biblical interpretation, such as authorial intent, divine agency, the grammatical-historical method, linguistics and the nature of language, and other important tenets of interpretation.

Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Understand Distinguish between good and bad practices of interpretation
• Spot and respond to at least 3 interpretative theories that contradict a sound interpretive methodology
• Understand and explain the main tools and methods behind a sound biblical interpretive theory
• Apply hermeneutical principles to personal bible reading, teaching, discipleship, and evangelism

Duration - 8 weeks

Recommended: Intro to the Bible and Intro to Theology are highly recommended prior to taking this class. 

*If the cost of the class presents any difficulty, please feel free to reach out to us at institute@hopeoakville.ca. We would be happy to offer assistance.

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