CSMS 141 - African-American Biblical Hermeneutics

Institution:

Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School

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Description:

Gay L. Byron This course introduces students to a variety of exegetical approaches used by African-American biblical scholars and other scholars of African descent. The course begins with an analysis of historicalcritical methods and examines reasons why this approach presents a "hermeneutical dilemma" for African-American interpreters. Thecourse then provides a historical framework for understanding the evolution of how people of African descent have creatively interpreted the Bible, given their socio-political location and ideological concerns. Special attention will be devoted to womanist biblical hermeneutics and South African exegetical methods. Students will also have an opportunity to assess the usefulness of African-American biblical hermeneutics for preaching and teaching within their respective communities of faith.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.crcds.edu

Phone Number:

(585) 271-1320

Calendar System:

Semester

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