RELS 211 Biblical Hermeneutics

This course introduces the science and art of biblical interpretation known under the more formal title Hermeneutics. The course assists students through the steps in the exegetical process exploring issues such as historical/cultural background, grammar, and literary features/genre in order to better understand the message of the text to its first readers and ultimately how this message can speak cross-culturally to contemporary readers.

Notes: 3 credits
Prerequisites: RELS 101 OT Survey, RELS 102 NT Survey, and 3 hours of a 100-level Bible Elective