This unit introduces elements of theory and practice in biblical interpretation for students who cannot work with Hebrew or Greek. Students will learn about various interpretative methods and approaches, including the principles of Lutheran hermeneutics. Students will apply these elements to the interpretation of passages from the Old and New Testaments, with the aid of dictionaries and commentaries.
Unit code: BS1105L
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1
Unit discipline: Biblical Studies
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College
Show when this unit is running1. | Identify and explain key elements and goals of several interpretive methods and approaches in biblical studies |
2. | Use basic skills and interpretative approaches that engage the ‘three worlds’ of the biblical text |
3. | Examine biblical texts using a range of hermeneutical approaches, including the principles of Lutheran hermeneutics |
4. | Demonstrate basic abilities in reading biblical texts as having contemporary relevance |
BA1001L Old Testament Introduction and/or BN2002L New Testament Introduction desirable.
This unit combines asynchronous student engagement with unit materials and weekly one-hour tutorials. Emphasis is placed on student engagement with primary texts using a range of interpretative methods and approaches, so students learn and acquire of basic analytical skills for interpreting the bible.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Exegetical Essay | Exegetical Essay An interpretative analysis of a biblical text employing a method and approach of choice |
2000 | 50.0 |
Essay | Article explaining the principles and concepts the Lutheran use to read and apply the Bible |
800 | 20.0 |
Essay | Essay outlining a method; its objectives; assessing its strengths and weaknesses and its suitability to the student’s context |
1200 | 30.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 26 Sep, 2019
Unit record last updated: 2020-10-07 14:12:58 +1100