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HDS 1210

The Christian Bible and Its Interpretation

Peter J. Gomes

Description

Introduction to the Christian conception of scripture from the closing of the Canon to the fundamentalist/modernist controversy. Topics to be considered include the relationship of scripture to tradition, appropriation of Hebrew scripture, exegetical and hermeneutical theories, and scripture and culture. Particular attention will be paid to the development of theories of scriptural authority and their social consequences within the Western Christian experience and American Protestantism.

Enrollment Limited: No
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered through the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Religion 42

Scheduling

Half Course
Expected to be offered: Fall 2010
Course times to be announced.
Location to be announced.

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	History of Christianity New Testament and Early Christianity Theology
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Scriptural Interpretation
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	Preaching and/or Worship
ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area	Area 1
Language Course Designation(s)	n/a