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Module BC03 - 12 Weeks
    Hermeneutics

Course Description
This course integrates both general and specific principles of Biblical interpretation and the inductive method of Bible study, with the primary emphasis being on the grammatical-historical-literary method of interpretation. The course will provide the student with a complete methodology that can be used to study any book of the Bible.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student ought to be able to:
  1. Define hermeneutics, exegesis, theology, and historical and literary criticism methods.
  2. Determine the presuppositions and prerequisites of biblical interpreters.
  3. Describe briefly the major historical and modern approaches to biblical interpretation.
  4. Discover common exegetical, hermeneutical, and logical fallacies in order to improve hermeneutical skill and avoid mistakes often made by interpreters.
  5. Distinguish between primary and secondary, warranted and unwarranted, and general principle versus situation-specific applications of a given text to real-life situations. 
  6. Dialogue with other interpreters and other interpretations of specific texts.
  7. Demonstrate interpretive strategies (commonly referred to as “rules of interpretation”), which will assist you in dealing with various genres of biblical literature.
  8. Develop a passion for the careful study of the Word of God, which has as its end a life transformed by the wisdom of God through proper interpretation and consistent application.

Texts
Required Texts:
  • Duvall, J. Scott and Hays, J. Daniel. Grasping God’s Word: A Hands-on Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible. Fourth Edition. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2020.
  • Bibles 
    • Translations we will be using: New American Standard (NASB), Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB), and the New English Translation (NET) Bibles
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        • Statement on EMDR
  • Program of Study
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      • Training Path & Timeline
      • Training Tracks >
        • Diploma in Discipleship & Soul-care
        • Commissioned Discipleship & Soul-Care Track
        • Certified Biblical Counselor Program
        • Level III Specializations
      • Training Options
      • Courses >
        • Courses Offered >
          • Courses Overview
          • Standard Courses
          • Level III Specialization Courses
    • "Repouring" Project
  • Schedule & Costs
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    • Costs >
      • Individual Course Costs
      • Diploma Track Costs
      • Commissioning Track Costs
      • Certification Track Costs
      • Level III Specialization Costs
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