Texts and Methods NT

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Taught by SFTS. The Text and Methods seminar is an introduction to the state of biblical studies and the primary methodologies for New Testament. It provides hermeneutical theories from standard historical critical methods to new approaches like postcolonial theory currently practiced in New Testament interpretation. Theoretical discussion will be followed by interpretation of selected passages from various parts of the New Testament. We will focus on 1 /2 Corinthians and Ephesians. Format: Seminar. Evaluation: Final exegesis paper, three reflection papers. Audience: Doctoral Students, advanced MABL. [Faculty Consent required]