PRE 501

Hermeneutics

• Class Orientation Day One
  • Seven Pedagogical Rules for PRE 501
  • Key Questions—Why a Course Focused on "Hermeneutics?"
  • Work Assignment: Ecumenical, Methodist/Lutheran & Roman Catholic Versions of the "Apostles' Creed"
  • Learning NT Greek Pronunciation

• Continuing the Quest—Discussion from Previous Classes: Porter et. al 

• Pop Quiz: Quick Quiz: Quizzical Quadrants 
• Translation Skepticism: Revelation 2:9
• Reading Assignment: How Could Jesus the Christ Be "Begotten" If He Existed from the "Beginning?" The Nature of "Monogenei" in Scripture
• Reading Assignment: Examining the Scripture: Canonical Choices
• Reading Assignment: What Must I Do to Be "Saved?" A Hermeneutical Exploration of a Scriptural Paradox (An Analysis = Extra Credit > 15%)

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• Class Discussion: Porter et. al

• Reading Assignment: TBA 

• Ecumenical, Methodist/Lutheran & Roman Catholic Versions of the "Apostles' Creed"

• Porter's Analysis of the "Apostles' Creed"-- A Hermeneutic Analysis

• The Kenosis Paradox: Did the Christ Give Up Some of His Deity When on Earth?

• Writing Tips: Narrow and Broad

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