CHURHST 240 - The History of Biblical Interpretation: From Medieval to Modern Times

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Church History

Description:

This course aims to give an account of some of the key shifts in the history of biblical interpretation by tracing the collapse of the medieval fourfold sense and the changing understandings of the 'literal sense', analyzing the 'Protestant Reformers' contribution to biblical exegesis, tracing the deconstruction of Scripture and its authority, and suggesting some ways of reconstructing authority of Scripture and the practices of reading Scripture for Christian readers today. Instructor: Pak

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Seminar

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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