Getting the Most from God's Word: Skills for Studying the Bible
Course Type: Video and Online
Units: 2
Teacher: Dr. Ken Casillas, faculty, Seminary; pastor of Cleveland Park Bible Church (Spartanburg, S.C.)
Description: This exciting course provides a lay-level introduction to hermeneutics, discussing principles for the accurate interpretation and application of Scripture. After covering vital preliminary topics, the lessons focus on the major genres or literary forms in Scripture. Participants learn how to study each genre according to its special characteristics. Principles are illustrated with practical studies of sample passages. (Lessons average 40 to 45 minutes in length.)
Unit One: Getting Grounded
Standard CEU: 1.3
ACSI CEU: 2.0
Lesson 1: The
Goals of Bible Study
Lessons 2-3: Preparing
for Bible Study
Lesson 4: The Inspiration
of Scripture
Lesson 5: Choosing
a Bible Translation
Lessons 6-7: The
History of Biblical Interpretation
Lessons 8-10: Introduction
to Hermeneutics
Lessons 11-13:
Interpreting the Epistles
Unit Two: Going Deeper
Standard CEU: 1.3
ACSI CEU: 2.0
Lessons 1-3: Interpreting
Old Testament Poetry
Lessons 4-6: Interpreting
Biblical Narrative
Lesson 7: Interpreting
the Gospels
Lesson 8: Theological
Systems
Lessons 9-10: Interpreting
Old Testament Law
Lessons 11-12:
Interpreting Old Testament Prophecy
Lesson 13: Looking
Back, Looking Ahead
