NBST610 8WK Syllabus

NBST 610 Course Syllabus
COURSE SYLLABUS
NBST 610
HERMENEUTICS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
An advanced course in hermeneutics including a study of the history of interpretation, both
biblical and extra-biblical, and an examination of the current status of various interpretive
approaches to the Scriptures.
RATIONALE
Believers from all realms of life need the ability to interpret God’s Word correctly. Pastors,
associate pastors, and teachers need these abilities to develop expository sermons and lessons.
Those in other fields, such as counseling, business, and education, need these abilities in order to
integrate biblical truths with the principles and hypotheses of people in their fields. All believers
need hermeneutical skills in order to identify and defend against heretical teachings and to grow
in their Christian lives. Believers also need to recognize that there may be more than one
plausible interpretation of a biblical passage, and be willing to show tolerance and acceptance
when others interpret Scriptures differently than they do.It is important that believers hold to
their theories tentatively, so that they are willing to change their opinions when new biblical data
would warrant doing so.
I. PREREQUISITES
None
II. REQUIRED RESOURCE PURCHASES

Duvall, J. Scott, and J. Daniel Hays. Grasping God’s Word: A Hands-On Approach to
Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan,
2012. ISBN: 9780310492573.
Klein, William W., Craig L. Blomberg, and Robert L. Hubbard, Jr.Introduction to
Biblical Interpretation. Revised and updated ed. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2004.
ISBN: 9780785252252.
Richards, E. Randolph, and Brandon J. O’Brien. Misreading Scripture with Western
Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible. Downers
Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2012. ISBN: 9780830837823.
Turabian, Kate L. A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations.
Current ed. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.
Disclaimer: The above resources provide information consistent with the latest research
regarding the subject area. Liberty University does not necessarily endorse specific
personal, religious, philosophical, or political positions found in these resources.
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III. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNING

A. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment
B. Internet access (broadband recommended)
C. Microsoft Word
IV. MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
A. Identify the principles involved in validly interpreting a biblical text.
B. Apply those principles to a biblical passage in order to understand its meaning.
C. Analyze alternative interpretations of a given passage.
D. Evaluate the major hermeneutical problems confronting the study of various
books of the Bible.
V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS

A. Textbook readings and lecture presentations
B. Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will
complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1.
C. Discussion Board Forums (5)
Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is
required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each
thread must respond to 2 questions selected from the provided list and include at
least 400 words for each question not including the restated questions and the
citations. For each thread, the student must support his or her assertions with at least
3 citations from at least 2 different sources in current Turabian format. Acceptable
sources include textbooks, video lectures, scholarly articles, and online sources
approved by the instructor. In addition to the thread, the student must reply to at
least 1 classmate’s thread. Each reply must be at least 200 words not including the
citations. For each reply, no sources are needed, but if used, must be cited properly
in current Turabian format.
For Discussion Board Forum 4, the student will submit the thesis, passage outline,
and bibliography for the Exegetical Paper for discussion among his or her
classmates and evaluation by the instructor. The student will then submit at least 1
reply of at least 200 words to a classmate’s thread. (MLO: A, B, C, D)
D. Book Critique
The student will write a 1,250–2,500-word book critique of Misreading Scripture
with Western Eyes. The critique must include a summary of the book and be in
current Turabian format. (MLO: A, D)
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E. Exegetical Paper Passage and Bibliography

The student will choose 1 passage from the list provided in the course. The
student will indicate which passage he or she has chosen for the Exegetical Paper
and provide a bibliography of at least 7 scholarly sources related to his/her
passage and generate a bibliography that will be incorporated in the final
Exegetical Paper. The course textbooks, dictionaries/lexicons, concordances, word
studies, and the Bible do not count toward the total number of required
sources,and all sources must be in current Turabian format. (MLO: B, C, D)
F. Exegetical Paper
The student will write a 2,500–4,250-word exegetical paper based on his or her
chosen passage. The title page, table of contents, and bibliography are not
included as part of the total word count. The student must include at least 7
scholarly sources and the paper must be in current Turabian format. (MLO: B, C,
D)
G. Exams (4)
Each exam will cover the Reading & Study material for the assigned
module/week as well as the preceding module/week. Each exam will be open-
book/open-notes;contain 20 multiple-choice, true/false,matching, and/or essay
questions; and have a 1-hour time limit. (MLO: A, D)
VI. COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES

A. Points
Course Requirements Checklist 10
Discussion Board Forums (5 at 60 pts ea) 300
Book Critique 125
Exegetical Paper Passage and Bibliography 10
Exegetical Paper 225
Exam 1 (Modules 1–2) 80
Total 1010
B. Scale
A = 940–1010 A- = 920–939 B+ = 900–919 B = 860–899 B- = 840–859
C+ = 820–839 C = 780–819 C- = 760–779 D+ = 740–759 D = 700–739
D- = 680–699 F = 0–679
C. Late Assignment Policy
If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must
contact the instructor immediately by email.
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Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the
instructor will receive the following deductions:
1. Late assignments submitted within one week of the due date will
receive a 10% deduction.
2. Assignments submitted more than one week late will receive a 20%
deduction.
3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the
course will not be accepted.
4. Late Discussion Board threads or replies will not be accepted.
Special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, personal health issues) will be
reviewed by the instructor on a case-by-case basis.
D. Style Guidelines
All assignments for this course are to be formatted in accordance with the LUSD
Writing Guide and the latest edition of the Turabian style manual (A Manual for
Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations). Discussion assignments
and essay examinations may use the parenthetical citation style. All other written
assignments should use the footnote citation style. Supplemental writing aids are
available via the Online Writing Center.
E. Extra Credit
No additional “for credit” assignments will be permitted beyond those given in the
course requirements stated above.
F. Course Changes
Course requirements are subject to change by the administration of the University
at any time with appropriate notice.
G. Disability Assistance
Students with a documented disability may contact Liberty University Online’s
Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS) at [email protected] to
make arrangements for academic accommodations.Further information can be
found at www.liberty.edu/disabilitysupport.
H. Rubrics for the written assignments
The grading rubrics for the written assignments presuppose that the assignments
met the requirements of the instructions communicated in a variety of methods
including the announcements and the video as well as the written instructions.
Otherwise, the assignments will be graded section by section of the assignments
on their own quality in addition to the rubric requirements. Proportional
deductions will be taken for the assignments not meeting the minimum word
count requirement. The deductions are for the possible maximum grade points for
the assignment.
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II. REQUIRED RESOURCE PURCHASES

III. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNING

IV. MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES

V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS

E. Exegetical Paper Passage and Bibliography

VI. COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES

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