Use of the Bible in Theology
Course
In London
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Location
London
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Duration
8 Days
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About this course
No prior qualifications required for the course.
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Course programme
Programme outline
1. Introduction to the Bible: Who wrote it, when and how? Reading and understanding the Bible †(Assigned passage for this session ‘The Gospel of Mark' Chapters 1-9)
2. Hermeneutical issues: such as the role of the author, text and reader in finding the meaning of a text. Issues such as revelation, inspiration, authority, canon and translations.
3. The Bible as Literature: The nature of scripture continued. Literary genres
4. An introduction to Biblical criticism.
5. Gospel criticism: The gospels as literature. Gospel audiences and cultural contexts.
6. The Bible in Theology: Relating the Bible to contemporary culture and current issues.
7. Context, Culture and Interpretation: Liberation theology and biblical interpretation by the poor.
8. Mark's Gospel: Practical exercise on the text of Mark and the parables.
† There will be an assigned passage to read prior to each session.
No prior qualifications required for the course.
Tutor: Dr. Douglas Knight
Sessions: Mondays 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
Fee: 80 GBP
Use of the Bible in Theology