BB003-512 - Principles of Hermeneutics

  • 2,679 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 5
    AQF level
  • Category foundational unit
    A
  • biblical studiesUnit Discipline

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code BB303. Unit exclusions: BB003-512, BB003-712, BB008-512, BB008-712

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Foundational knowledge and understanding of the discipline of hermeneutics and its uses.

B. Be able to

1. Describe the aims and principles of hermeneutics

2. Demonstrate skill in applying the principles and methods of hermeneutics to understanding biblical texts

3. Present Organised evidence-based perspectives on the theory and application of hermeneutics

C. Be in a position to

1. Relating perspectives from ‘Principles of Hermeneutics – An Introduction’ to Christian contemporary living and ministry contexts

Content

  1. Introduction to the discipline of hermeneutics.
  2. Introduction to hermeneutical theory, such as the relationship between the reader and the text, and where meaning is found.
  3. Foundational issues of genre within biblical interpretation.
  4. Foundational principles of a biblical interpretation methodology: e.g. textual, historical, cultural, literary features, intertextual, canonical, and biblical-theological issues.
  5. Principles of contemporary application.
  6. Representative examples from both the Old and New Testaments.

Note: this unit is a non-exegesis unit

Set Readings

This unit's indicative bibliography is currently being revised. Students should contact their home college for further details at the time of taking this unit.


Suggested prescribed texts:

Reid, A., Postcard From Palestine: A Hands on Guide to Reading and Using the Bible. 2nd ed (Kingsford: Matthias Media, 1997).

OR

Duvall, J. S., and Hays, J. D., Grasping God’s Word. 3rd ed (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012).

 

Recommended:

Bartholomew, C. G., C. Greene and K. Möller, Renewing Biblical Interpretation (Carlisle: Paternoster, 2000).

Barton, J. (ed.), The Cambridge Companion to Biblical Interpretation (New York: CUP, 1998).

Beynon, N. and A. Sach, Dig Deeper: Tools to Unearth the Bible’s Treasure (Nottingham: IVP, 2005).

Corley, B. et al (eds), Biblical Hermeneutics: A Comprehensive Introduction to Interpreting Scripture, 2nd ed., (Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 2002).

David, E. F., and Hays, R. B., The Art of Reading Scripture (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2004).

Fee, G. and D. Stuart, How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth, 3rd ed., (Grand Rapids: Zondervan), 2003.

Fee, G. and D. Stuart, How to Read the Book by Book: A Guided Tour (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002). 

Fowl, S. E., Theological Interpretation of Scripture: A Short Introduction (Milton Keynes: Paternoster, 2009).

Hayes, J. H. (ed.), Dictionary of Biblical Interpretation, 2 Vol., (Nashville: Abingdon, 1999).

Kaiser, W. C. Jr. and M. Silva, An Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics, 2nd ed., (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2007).

Lundin, R. et al, The Promise of Hermeneutics (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999).

Strauss, M. L., How to Read the Bible in Changing Times: Understanding and Applying God’s Word Today (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2011).

Tate, W., Interpreting the Bible (Peabody: Hendrickson, 2006).

Thiselton, A. C., New Horizons in Hermeneutics: The Theory and Practice of Transforming Biblical Reading, 2nd ed. (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1999).

Vanhoozer, K. J. (ed.), Dictionary of Theological Interpretation of the Bible (Grand Rapids: Baker/London: SPCK, 2005).

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