BIB 240 - INTERPRETING THE BIBLE

Institution:

Point Loma Nazarene University

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Description:

This course introduces the student to the disciplines of biblical interpretation that have been employed from the period of early Jewish and Christian exegesis though the burgeoning of modern and postmodern approaches to the biblical literature. Serving as an extension of and transition from the introductory courses in biblical literature, this course provides the student with more advanced exegetical skills, methods, and techniques to apply in academic and pastoral study of the Bible. Emphasis is given to the methods and tools needed for such study. The course intentionally takes account of both traditional and non-traditional methods of reading the biblical literature. Prerequisites: Bible 101 and Bible 102.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointloma.edu/home.htm

Phone Number:

(619) 849-2200

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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