The Salvation Army Booth College

In this unit, you will learn advanced skills to help you apply different interpretive methods to the biblical text. You will also learn how to integrate the results of biblical interpretation into your life and ministry.

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29 July 2024 - 1 November 2024

Students are expected to attend all online sessions, which have been scheduled for Tuesdays, 7.00 - 8.00 pm AEST on the following dates:

• 30 July
• 13 August
• 27 August
• 10 September
• 15 October
• 29 October

We recommend that you allocate 12 hours a week for all study activities.

No prerequisites required.

Teaching and learning in the unit occur through various student-centered learning experiences. Apart from undertaking assessment-for-learning tasks, students will engage with guided readings, exegetical exercises, knowledge application exercises, reflections, video lessons, etc. Online tutorials, workshops, and student-led seminars will provide spaces for peer-to-peer learning and developing discipline-specific and soft skills.

*This unit is offered at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. Students may engage with people across both levels when this unit is delivered.

Which variant?

Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:

1. Identify key hermeneutical categories at play in biblical interpretation and application.

2. Discuss a variety of methods of biblical criticism.

3. Apply selected methodologies to biblical texts.

4. Assess the relevance of methodologies of biblical interpretation for a variety of ministry/professional or personal contexts.

5. Reflect on a personal approach to biblical interpretation.

There is no required text for this unit.