BIB 205 Hermeneutics

A study of the basic principles used to interpret Scripture. The goals of the course are to develop a comprehensive methodology of interpreting the Bible, to learn to evaluate different interpretive models, to acquire the ability to distinguish different genre in the Bible and the implications that has for interpretation, and to grow in obedience of mind and life, coming more completely under the authority of God’s written Word. Formerly BIB 372. Prerequisite(s): BIB 101  or BIB 198 ;  BIB 102  or BIB 199 . 3 hour(s).