The student learns both principles and skills of interpreting scripture in terms of historical, social and literary environments, and the process of applying the meaning to today's needs. The history of hermeneutics is also covered. A special feature concentrates on Pentecostal issues.
Introduce students to biblical texts, social issues, and/or themes that lend themselves to enhancing ministry in the Black Church tradition. Combining exegesis with an examination of hermeneutical principles, this course studies the Bible in relation to the topics of race, ancient Africa, social stratification and household patterns. Emphasis is given to the New Testament and its allied literature. Students evaluate recent trends in biblical theology and studies by Black Bible scholars.
BIB 532 or equivalent.
