Biblical Hermeneutics grade

Biblical Hermeneutics is an introduction to the science and art of interpreting Scripture. As God’s Word revealed, Scripture deserves special care in being interpreted rightly and faithfully. The class concerns itself primarily with the Hermeneutical Triad: history, literature, and theology.

Prerequisite

None

Special Purchases

Book: 40 Questions About Interpreting the Bible by Robert L. Plummer (Paperback or Kindle)

Homework Estimate

Approximately 20-30 minutes

Major Concepts Covered

The course covers the principles and skills needed to do Biblical interpretation which include the three main points of history, literature, and theology. The primary text to teach these principles is For the Love of God’s Word, and 40 Questions about Interpreting the Bible. Also, consideration will be provided to Biblical Theology and its various theological themes that emerge from each book of the Bible.

Insider Information

As the students learn the principles and skills of Biblical interpretation, they come away from the class with a basic ability of knowing how to study and interpret the Bible for themselves. Also, they will obtain a greater appreciation for God’s eternal plan and how and where they fit into it. The course requires a healthy amount of reading, writing, and practicing the skills of Biblical interpretation.

This class is foundational and a prerequisite to the junior and senior Bible classes, but one that will produce benefits throughout life.