HERMENEUTICS AND EXEGESIS
(BIBLE STUDY METHODOLOGY)
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course combines Bible study methods with biblical hermeneutics. A comprehensive survey is conducted of the basic processes of observation, interpretation, application, and correlation in Bible study. Regarding hermeneutics, the course examines the principles of biblical interpretation with particular focus on the historical-grammatical method. Attention is also given to developments and trends in hermeneutics in the African as well as the western world.
COURSE OBJECTIVES. At the end of the course, students should acquire:
1) an understanding of the history of Hermeneutics (both examples to follow and avoid).
2) an understanding and ability to apply the general principles of historical-grammatical interpretation.
3) an understanding and ability to apply the special principles of interpretation which are used with various types of biblical literature.
4) the ability to study, understand and apply God’s Word (2 Tim. 2:15)
5) character change through the application of God’s Word.
CORE VALUES
- Uprightness and Godliness
- Faithfulness to Biblical Revelation
- Commitment to the Gospel and Christian Mission
- Passion for Academic Excellence
- Contemporary and Contextual Relevance
- Facilitator: Shola Idowu
- Facilitator: William Udotong