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What You Will Learn

What you can expect to know and be able to do at the end of this course

  • Discuss the original meaning of Biblical texts in English language Bibles from the context, structure, syntax, grammar and genre

  • Apply the concept of semantic domains to complete word studies of significant biblical words in English language Bibles

  • Create suggested applications of biblical passages based on the original meaning of the passage

  • Find and correctly use source material including quotation, paraphrase, summary, citation and bibliographic form

  • Discuss common problems and issues in interpreting texts

Requirements

  • Passion for understanding the literary structure and meaning of the Bible

  • Be able to appreciate the richness of the literature found in the Scriptures and the implications for interpretation

  • This course is a advanced degree level course. It is suitable for people who want to be enriched in their knowledge of the Bible

Instructor(s)

Pastor Grant Buchanan

Prior to Bible teaching Grant served as full time pastor and school chaplain. Although a lecturer in theology and biblical studies with a focus on Pauline theology and the Gospels, Grant also operates as a professional counsellor and is working towards the completion of this Doctor of Philosophy by exploring a pneumatological reading of Galatians in light of 6:15 and the impact this has on Christian identify.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    The Nature of the Bible (1)

    • The Nature of the Bible (1)
  • 2

    The Nature of the Bible (2)

    • The Nature of the Bible (2)
  • 3

    Pre-Understandings (1)

    • Pre-Understandings (1)
  • 4

    Pre-Understandings (2)

    • Pre-Understandings (2)
  • 5

    The Interpretive Journey (1)

    • The Interpretive Journey (2)
  • 6

    The Interpretive Journey (2)

    • The Interpretive Journey (2)
  • 7

    Reading Sentences

    • Reading Sentences
  • 8

    Reading Paragraphs (1)

    • Reading Paragraphs (1)
  • 9

    Reading Paragraphs (2)

    • Reading Paragraphs (2)
  • 10

    Observation

    • Observation
  • 11

    Reading Discourses (1)

    • Reading Discourses (1)
  • 12

    Reading Discourses (2)

    • Reading Discourses (2)