RLT4090

The Authority of the Text: the Hermeneutical Question (12 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Constant Mews

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Students who successfully complete this course will be able to demonstrate:· 1. a comprehensive knowledge of the strength, status and scope of claims toauthority made both by and for the Bible in Jewish and Christian traditions.· 2. knowledge of the historical, theoretical and cultural issues involved in claiming authority for any sacred text.· 3. Understanding of the different claims to authority made for the biblical text at different historical periods· 4. skills in evaluating different kinds of exegesis and hermeneutic theory.

Assessment: Essay (5000 words): 70% + Class papers: 30%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

Prohibitions: RLM4090, RLM5090