Text and Interpretation

Explores biblical interpretation beyond the foundational skills of historical, literary, and grammatical approaches. In addition to reflecting upon our situatedness and bias as interpreters (both individually and communally), we will explore such things as textual and canonical matters, historical-critical approaches, perspectival and ideological readings (e.g. postcolonial readings), and cross-cultural engagement. We will consider how these diverse approaches enhance our engagement with the biblical text in relation to its meaning and significance within the community of faith. Exclusion: INTD 0851, INTD 0900. Prerequisites: BIBL 0501, NEWT 0522, OLDT 0511, THEO 0531.