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Postgraduate Handbook 2012-2013 (archived)
Module THMN42730: Scripture and Hermeneutics: The Role of the Bible in Ministry
Department: Theology and Ministry
THMN42730: Scripture and Hermeneutics: The Role of the Bible in Ministry
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 4 | 30 | Available in 2012/2013 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- None
Aims
- To integrate critical theological reflection on the doctrine of scripture with inter-disciplinary hermeneutical reflection on the interpretation of the Bible, in order to explore the role of the Bible as Christian scripture in ministry.
Content
- The module will have three main sections:
- I - Introduction to Hermeneutics [1-5] Topics will include: hermeneutics; authors; texts; readers; ethics
- II - Doctrine of Scripture [6-10] Topics will include revelation; inspiration and authority; clarity and sufficiency; canon
- III - Biblical Interpretation in Doctrinal & Hermeneutical Perspective [11-20] Topics will include textual criticism; historical criticism; biblical theology; canonical approaches; reception history; theological interpretation; literary readings; feminist interpretation; evangelical interpretation; postmodern interpretation
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- By the end of the module students will:
- be able to state and critique constructively both traditional and contemporary articulations of a doctrine of scripture
- have analysed some of the many conflicting voices in contemporary hermeneutical debate
- be able to utilise contemporary hermeneutical reflection in their interpretation of the Bible
- have experience of exploring what difference hermeneutics makes in using the Bible by way of ‘case studies’ of interpretation of one key biblical passage (currently Genesis 1-3)
Subject-specific Skills
- have begun the process of integrating these insights into a coherent approach to scripture and into their ministerial practice
- have analysed some of the many conflicting voices in contemporary hermeneutical debate
- be able to utilise contemporary hermeneutical reflection in their interpretation of the Bible
- have experience of exploring what difference hermeneutics makes in using the Bible by way of ‘case studies’ of interpretation of one key biblical passage (currently Genesis 1-3)
- have begun the process of integrating these insights into a coherent approach to scripture and into their ministerial practice
Key Skills
- have begun to identify and articulate possible areas of research.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
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Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures/Seminars | 20 | Weekly for 2 terms | 90 minutes | 30 | |
| Total | 30 | ||||
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 100% | Essay | 5000 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
One 2500 word essay (normally a book critique); as well as seminar leading on a topic which will (normally) contribute to the summative essay. Feedback will be given on student presentations and seminar involvement, as well as written feedback on formative and summative essays.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.