I am thrilled to be guiding students through a course exploring the art and science of reading. This course is part one of a two part series at the school and this, first part, is designed to enable people to awaken to the lenses through which they see the world and construct meaning. All human beings have sophisticated epistemic systems in place dynamically formed by their cultural context(s), geographical located, bodied realities, communal and social interactions, etc. This course will help people grow in awareness of their hermeneutical formation and critically and theological imagine their way forward.
Introduction to the Hermeneutical Task: the Art of Reading Beyond the Page
This initial course in biblical interpretation lays a foundation for the study of texts, particularly the Bible, as they relate to soul and culture. Students examine the history of Biblical interpretation, the task of finding meaning in the text, and philosophy’s impact on what it means to be a reader. Students explore the theological, linguistic, literary, historical, sociological, and personal aspects of interpretation. Students consider the literal-grammatical-historical method of reading the text, as well as current issues in contemporary hermeneutics. Interpretation in the course introduces the art of reading and how this new way of reading can make a significant difference in the lives of readers and those with whom they relate.
Course Description
Peace, dwight
