| Unit name | The Bible in the Contemporary World: Hermeneutics (Trinity & Baptist College) |
|---|---|
| Unit code | THRSM0010 |
| Credit points | 40 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Reverend Dr. Lucas |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Religion and Theology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
The unit begins by orienting students to the main interests that have influenced interpreters, particularly over the last hundred years. Some of the main approaches to the interpretation of the Bible will then be introduced and critically examined. These will usually be grounded by the discussion of a particular text. They will include the radical questioning of the biblical text by ideological critics. The assignment, an exploration of a range of interpretations of a specific text, will be modelled by lecturers towards the end of the unit.
