In this unit, students will explore the theory and practice of reading Christian Scriptures with people in different cultural contexts. Factors taken into account include the context, cultures, worldviews, heritages and traditions of the biblical authors, in dialogue with the context of contemporary readers. Students will explore common theological understandings of the work of the Holy Spirit in the inspiration of Christian Scripture, as well in the hermeneutic process, and will be introduced to frameworks and methodologies for reading of Scripture interculturally with others. Pathways for missional engagement, conversation and dialogue that result from reading Scriptures interculturally with others will be explored.
Unit code: BS3025W
Unit status: Approved (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit discipline: Biblical Studies
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Whitley College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Identify socio-cultural and worldview influences in Christian Scriptures as well as in the readers of a text. |
| 2. | Evaluate biases that the socio-cultural and religious backgrounds have on readers of Christian Scripture. |
| 3. | Evaluate a range of methods for interpreting Christian Scriptures |
| 4. | Create and implement a methodology for practicing intercultural hermeneutics. |
A prerequisite is a foundational unit in the Hebrew Bible or in the New Testament
Lectures; Tutorials; Praxis – Reading Scripture with various cultural groups within Melbourne in order to participate and practice intercultural hermeneutic methods.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation | Investigation 1300 words |
0 | 30.0 |
| Critical Review | Critical Review 1000 words |
0 | 10.0 |
| Investigation | Investigation 1300 words |
0 | 30.0 |
| Exegesis | Exegesis 1300 words |
0 | 30.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 17 Oct, 2018
Unit record last updated: 2019-02-22 08:31:34 +1100