Intro to Hermeneutics
This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of Scriptural reading and interpretation.
Course Description
Course Goals
Evaluation
Essays
Course Syllabus
PP 1: Bible 101
Bible 101 Notes [Printer-friendly]
PP 2: Literary Styles
Literary Styles Notes [Printer-friendly]
PP 3: The Old Testament as Scripture
The Old Testament as Scripture Notes [Printer-friendly]
Bible Translations (Kirksey)
Week 1: Intro to Hermeneutics
Week 1 Reading Assignment
Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Reading Scripture
Irenaeus on Recapitulation
8/22/24 Live Class Recording
A Note of Clarification
Week 2: Early Church Hermeneutics
Weekly Reading Assignment 2
Exegetical Writing Exercise #1
Bible 101 Slides
A Note on the Writing Assignments
Week 2 Thursday PM Class Video
Weekly Reading Assignment 3
Additional Texts for Exegetical Essays
Week 4 Reading Assignment