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Hermeneutics

Dr. Robert Cara and Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Hermeneutics, Revelation, and Reason Part 1

June 1, 2020 • Dr. Robert J. Cara

Be able to explain the impact general and special revelation has on hermeneutics Distinguish Modernism from Post-Modernism Establish Authority-Dialogue Model of interpretation

Hermeneutics, Revelation, and Authority Part 2

June 1, 2020 • Dr. Robert J. Cara

Be able to explain the impact general and special revelation has on hermeneutics Distinguish Modernism from Post-Modernism Establish Authority-Dialogue Model of interpretation

Hermeneutics, Revelation, and Authority Part 3

June 1, 2020 • Dr. Robert J. Cara

Be able to explain the impact general and special revelation has on hermeneutics Distinguish Modernism from Post-Modernism Establish Authority-Dialogue Model of interpretation

Hermeneutical Influence - Existential and Historical Part 1

June 1, 2020 • Dr. Robert J. Cara

Identify and explain how one’s sanctification, gifts, and callings influence one’s hermeneutics. Explain how one’s heritage covenant community will affect one’s hermeneutics.

Hermeneutical Influence - Existential and Historical Part 2

June 1, 2020 • Dr. Robert J. Cara

Identify and explain how one’s sanctification, gifts, and callings influence one’s hermeneutics. Explain how one’s heritage covenant community will affect one’s hermeneutics.

Personal Influence and Meaning Part 1

June 1, 2020 • Dr. Robert J. Cara

To be able to explain how one’s present covenant community influences one’s hermeneutics Differentiate the heritage covenant community influence from the present covenant community influence How to define and locate “meaning”

Personal Influence and Meaning Part 2

June 1, 2020 • Dr. Robert J. Cara

Hermeneutical Methodologies Part 1

June 1, 2020 • Dr. Robert J. Cara

Describe the various hermeneutical methodologies Explain how various methodologies can be incorporated into sermon preparation

Hermeneutical Methodologies Part 2

June 1, 2020 • Dr. Robert J. Cara

Describe the various hermeneutical methodologies Explain how various methodologies can be incorporated into sermon preparation

Modern Meaning and Hermeneutical Proverbs Part 1

June 1, 2020 • Dr. Robert J. Cara

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of making a distinction between “meaning” and “application” Explain how meaning for the modern audience can be obtained Summarize how the Bible makes hermeneutical adjustments for modern reading Provide proverbs to guide interpretation

Modern Meaning and Hermeneutical Proverbs Part 2

June 1, 2020 • Dr. Robert J. Cara

Modern Meaning and Hermeneutical Proverbs Part 3

June 1, 2020 • Dr. Robert J. Cara

History of Interpretation and Allegorical Exegesis Part 1

June 1, 2020 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher

Explain the foundation for hermeneutics based on Reformed Summarize Philo’s allegorical approach to exegesis Explain why Clement and Origen use allegory to interpret the Bible

History of Interpretation and Allegorical Exegesis Part 2

June 1, 2020 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher

Explain the foundation for hermeneutics based on Reformed Summarize Philo’s allegorical approach to exegesis Explain why Clement and Origen use allegory to interpret the Bible

Antiochene and Medieval Exegesis Part 1

June 1, 2020 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher

To recapitulate the Antiochene school of exegesis and explain its significance for today To summarize the exegesis of the Middle Ages and indicate its significance for today Discuss historia and theoria Be able to compare and contrast the Antiochene and Alexandrian approaches to interpretation of the Bible