Course Description:
The term bibliology is based from the two greek words: Biblios (book) and Logos (study or dialogue). Bibliology, therefore is most broadly understood as a collecting, arranging and explaining truths regarding the Bible. This module therefore will help in understanding that the fountainhead of all other studies is the Bible, which is considered as the basis and starting point of all other theological studies. This module will also talk about some important areas that focus on the Bible as a tool for Christian life
Since this Module will be more based on the “Theology Notebook” of the Theology Program-Bibliology and Hermeneutics[1], Course Design, this Bibliology Module has the following identical description and objectives too:
This course focuses on the authority, nature, and interpretation (hermeneutics) of
the Scriptures. It is designed to help students work through issues that concern the
trust they place in the Bible and its interpretation. We will compare the various
Christian traditions’ views of authority, examining the Reformation principle of sola
Scriptura. The Scripture will be studied as an ancient text focusing on its transmission
and canonization. We will also ask tough questions concerning the inspiration and
inerrancy of Scripture. We will then look at how the Church has interpreted the
Scriptures throughout history, ending our time by looking at current trends in
Evangelical hermeneutics.”
[1] https://bible.org/assets/ttp/bh_notebook(2005).pdf, viewed on July 10, 2015.
Requirements:
Attendance 15 %
Reading 25%
Class Interaction 15%
Reflection paper 45%
Course Objectives
Upon Completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Understand and Explain the vital difference between the Protestant and Roman Catholic views of authority.
2. Learn and explain why we believe the Bible today essentially is the same as when it was originally written.
3. Learn and explain why we believe that the Bible today has the right books.
4. Learn and explain earn the different views of inspiration and inerrancy.
5. Understand and explain why we believe the Scriptures alone are the inspired word of God.
6. Learn and explain about historical-grammatical-literary hermeneutics.
