B101 Grasping God’s Word (Semester)

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. discuss the formation, canonization, transmission and translation of the Bible that we have today;
2. examine and interpret Biblical texts, demonstrating various exegesis and hermeneutical skills;
3. have a plan to reflectively practice reading Scripture with joy, awe and wonder;
4. discern between responsible and irresponsible approaches to Scripture.
5. apply critical thinking skills to various perspectives on canon, inspiration, authority and infallibility;
6. develop increased confidence in the text of the Bible;
7. discern between the essentials of faith, matters of opinion and matters of ambiguity regarding the Bible;
8. recount the primary biblical metanarrative;
9. identify structural features of various Bible genres.