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- Week 1: Introduction to Hermeneutics (8–10 hours)What is hermeneutics? Distinction between exegesis and eisegesis. Historical overview of interpretation (Jewish, Patristic, Medieval, Reformation, Modern). Competency: Identify major eras and interpretive approaches.6
- Week 2: The Nature of Scripture & Authorial Intent (10–12 hours)5
- Week 3: Historical and Cultural Context (12–14 hours)5
- 3.1Socio-political background of the Ancient Near East and Greco-Roman world.
- 3.2Socio-political background of the Ancient Near East and Greco-Roman world Quiz4 Questions
- 3.3Jewish traditions and Second Temple Judaism.
- 3.4Use of background tools (archaeology, historical sources).
- 3.5Use of background tools Quiz4 Questions
- Week 4: Literary Context & Biblical Genres (12–14 hours)Interpreting narrative, poetry, prophecy, wisdom literature, gospels, epistles, and apocalyptic writings. Genre-specific rules for interpretation.3
- Week 5: Word Studies & Biblical Languages (10–12 hours)Introduction to Hebrew and Greek word studies. Semantic range and dangers of “word fallacies.” Use of concordances, lexicons, and software tools3
- Week 6: Grammatical & Literary Analysis (12–14 hours)Syntax, structure, and discourse analysis. Identifying parallelism, chiasm, inclusio, etc.3
- Week 7: Theological Interpretation (10–12 hours)Unity of Scripture and canonical context. The role of biblical theology and systematic theology.3
- Week 8: History of Interpretation & Hermeneutical Models (12–14 hours)Early church fathers, medieval allegory, Reformation principles, Enlightenment rationalism. Modern and postmodern approaches (historical-critical, narrative, feminist, liberationist, canonical).4
- 8.1Early church fathers, medieval allegory, Reformation principles, Enlightenment rationalism.
- 8.2Early church fathers, medieval allegory, Reformation principles, Enlightenment rationalism Quiz4 Questions
- 8.3Modern and postmodern approaches (historical-critical, narrative, feminist, liberationist, canonical).
- 8.4Modern and postmodern approaches (historical-critical, narrative, feminist, liberationist, canonical) Quiz4 Questions
- Week 9: Contemporary Application (12–14 hours)4
- Week 10: Integration & Competency Exam Prep (10–12 hours)Review of principles and methods. Case studies (OT & NT passages).3