Biblical Hermeneutics - National Open University of Nigeria

CTH 601 Biblical Hermeneutics
MODULE 1
Unit 1 Fundamentals of Biblical Hermeneutics
Unit 2 History of Biblical Hermeneutics I – Patristic/ Medieval
Period
Unit 3 History of Biblical Hermeneutics II – Reformation Period
Unit 4 History of Biblical Hermeneutics III – Modern /
Contemporary Period
Unit 5 Some Other Hermeneutical Issues and Approaches
UNIT 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF BIBLICAL
HERMENEUTICS
CONTENT
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Objectives
3.0 Main Content
3.1 Origin/Etymology of Hermeneutics
3.1.1 Definition of Hermeneutics
3.1.2 Rationale for Hermeneutics
3.1.3 Meaning of Biblical Hermeneutics
3.1.4 Biblical Hermeneutics and Exegesis
3.1.5 Importance of Biblical Hermeneutics
4.0 Conclusion
5.0 Summary
6.0 Tutor Marked Assignments
7.0 References and Further Readings
1.0 INTRODUCTION
One basic tool that every theologian need is the ability to interpret the
Bible with competence. This is because theology involves a critical
study of the Bible and some other sources to think about God. This
study unit begins by exploring the origin/etymology, definition and
rationale for Hermeneutics in general. It will then examine the meaning
of Biblical Hermeneutics, relationship of Biblical Hermeneutics to
exegesis and the importance of Biblical Hermeneutics in particular.
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