Inductive Study of the Bible

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Students learn to study biblical texts carefully, inquisitively, and according to literary context. Students learn to attend to literary genre, relevant socio-historical and theological contexts, and using biblical studies resources and tools in order to grow in their ability to interpret biblical texts. Students learn to draw connections from what a text meant to its original audience to what its significance might be for people today, including how it might be lived out and taught in contemporary contexts. Prerequisites: BIB 110 or BIB 310; and BIB 210.