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| Unit name |
The interpretation of the Bible (i) (Trinity & Baptist College) |
| Unit code |
THRS20115 |
| Credit points |
10 |
| Level of study |
I/5
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
|
| Unit director |
Reverend Dr. Nolland |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
THRS11039 Reading the Bible in Its Context and Ours |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department |
Department of Religion and Theology |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Arts |
Description including Unit Aims
This unit builds on B11003 Reading the Bible in Its Context and Ours. It is concerned with the development of interpretative skills which are sensitive to the kinds of literature within the Bible (the genres/forms of law, narrative, parable and epistle will be explored).
Intended Learning Outcomes
The unit aims to
- introduce students to a range of biblical genres/forms
- show how appropriate interpretation depends on sensitivity to the nature of the genre/form.
On completion of the unit students should:
- should be more strongly grounded in the use of basic tools and skills for interpreting the Biblical materials;
- should be able to recognise and appropriately interpret a number of significant genres in the Bible;
- should be able to use the concept of genre to explore a biblical theme through both Old and New Testaments in a way that does justice to both the diversity and unity of scripture;
- should be able to apply an understanding of biblical genre to the theological issue of the authority of the Bible.
Teaching Information
The Unit consists of a mixture of mainly classes with some seminars.
The unit will consist of 10 contact hours, equating to 2 contact hours per week for 5 weeks.
Assessment Information
Formative assessment will be through preparation for classes and participation in class discussions and seminars.
Summative assessment will be through an essay of 2,500 words.
Reading and References
- Blomberg, C.L., Interpreting the Parables (Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity, 1990)
- Ferguson, D.S., Biblical Hermeneutics (London: SCM, 1986)
- Goldingay, J., Models for Scripture (Carlisle/Grand Rapids: Paternoster/Eerdmans, 1994)
- Longman, T.I., Literary Approaches to Biblical Interpretation (Leicester: Apollos, 1987)
- Osborne, G.R., The Hermeneutical Spiral: A Comprehensive Introduction to Biblical Interpretation (Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity, 1991)
- Weber, H.R., Experiments in Bible Study (Geneva: WCC, 1983)
