Department of Hermeneutics
Biblical Interpretation · Exegesis · Context · Application
The Department of Hermeneutics trains students in the art and science of biblical interpretation. Equipping them to study, interpret, and apply Scripture with accuracy, depth, and scholarly integrity, students learn to bridge the ancient world of the Bible to contemporary life and ministry.
4
Core Courses
0
Faculty
9
Credit Hours
12
Weeks
Online
Delivery
2026
Academic Year
Department Overview
The Department of Hermeneutics trains students in the art and science of biblical interpretation. Equipping them to study, interpret, and apply Scripture with accuracy, depth, and scholarly integrity, students learn to bridge the ancient world of the Bible to contemporary life and ministry. The curriculum is designed to provide both depth and breadth in hermeneutics, equipping students for faithful service in the church, academy, and world.
Degree Offered: Certificate in Hermeneutics & Biblical Interpretation. This program is delivered fully online in a cohort-based format over 12 weeks, comprising 4 courses and 5 learning outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
Explain the principles and history of biblical interpretation
Perform basic exegetical analysis of biblical texts
Identify and interpret different biblical genres
Apply historical and cultural context to Scripture
Bridge ancient biblical texts to contemporary application
Course Catalog
The following 4 courses comprise the core curriculum for the Certificate in Hermeneutics & Biblical Interpretation.
Foundations of Biblical Interpretation
Introduces the principles, history, and theology of biblical interpretation — exploring how Christians have understood and applied Scripture throughout history.
Foundations of Biblical Interpretation
Introduces the principles, history, and theology of biblical interpretation — exploring how Christians have understood and applied Scripture throughout history.
Principles of Exegesis
Equips students with practical exegetical methods — textual analysis, word studies, grammatical structure, and theological synthesis for faithful interpretation.
Principles of Exegesis
Equips students with practical exegetical methods — textual analysis, word studies, grammatical structure, and theological synthesis for faithful interpretation.
Genre and Context in Interpretation
Explores how biblical genre — narrative, poetry, prophecy, epistle, apocalyptic — shapes interpretation, alongside historical and cultural context analysis.
Genre and Context in Interpretation
Explores how biblical genre — narrative, poetry, prophecy, epistle, apocalyptic — shapes interpretation, alongside historical and cultural context analysis.
Application and Contemporary Relevance
Bridges the ancient world of the Bible to contemporary life — equipping students to move from faithful exegesis to relevant, transformative application for today.
Application and Contemporary Relevance
Bridges the ancient world of the Bible to contemporary life — equipping students to move from faithful exegesis to relevant, transformative application for today.
Faculty
Meet the scholars who teach and mentor students in the Department of Hermeneutics.
Faculty assignments for the Department of Hermeneutics are being finalized for the 2026 academic year.
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