Encountering God through Scripture: Hermeneutical Reflections and Exegetical Explorations
Emnekode:
TAM302Emnenavn:
Encountering God through Scripture: Hermeneutical Reflections and Exegetical ExplorationsUndervisningssemester:
HøstSteder:
BergenStudieår:
2026 — 2027Undervisningsspråk:
EngelskStudiepoeng:
15 Studiepoeng
Knowledge
The candidate
- has fundamental knowledge about critical and reflective approaches to biblical interpretation
- has specialized insight in aims and assumptions of various models of theological interpretation of Scripture
- has thorough knowledge of approaches to scriptural reading in church tradition
- has thorough knowledge of selected lectionary texts for the major feasts of the liturgical year.
Skills
The candidate
- can critically assess various interpretative strategies of the Bible.
- can encounter biblical texts from theological, historical, missional, and spiritual perspectives
- is sufficiently equipped with theory and methodology from the forefront of biblical interpretation research in order to design a limited research project of his/her own
General competence
The candidate
- has a reflective stance on the interface between engaging in biblical texts critically, imaginary, and spiritually
- can apply strategies for biblical interpretation in practical Theology and Ministry
- can communicate independent work and masters language and terminology of biblical interpretation
- can participate in scholarly discourses about biblical interpretation in academia, the church, and in wider society arena
- can contribute to a renewed reflection on the Bible in church and society
Two weeklong learning sessions on campus comprised of lectures, group-seminars, and case-based classes.
Participation in an online learning-program stretching over eight weeks before and between the learning sessions. Each week is comprised of at least one video-lecture, self study of syllabus related to the week's topic, online office hour (a live-chat with a lecturer), and a small assignment (coursework requirement).
- 80% attendance at the learning session is a requirement. (Alternative assignments will be provided for students prohibited from attending).
- 8 minor online assignments. (Alternative submission deadline may occasionally be approved)
English.
Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.
Other languages could be accepted by application
Overlap to other courses:
5 ECTS to TEOL301 Det gamle testamente: Tolkningsmetoder
5 ECTS to TEOL302 Det nye testamente: tekst og tolkning
Knowledge
The candidate
- has fundamental knowledge about critical and reflective approaches to biblical interpretation
- has specialized insight in aims and assumptions of various models of theological interpretation of Scripture
- has thorough knowledge of approaches to scriptural reading in church tradition
- has thorough knowledge of selected lectionary texts for the major feasts of the liturgical year.
Skills
The candidate
- can critically assess various interpretative strategies of the Bible.
- can encounter biblical texts from theological, historical, missional, and spiritual perspectives
- is sufficiently equipped with theory and methodology from the forefront of biblical interpretation research in order to design a limited research project of his/her own
General competence
The candidate
- has a reflective stance on the interface between engaging in biblical texts critically, imaginary, and spiritually
- can apply strategies for biblical interpretation in practical Theology and Ministry
- can communicate independent work and masters language and terminology of biblical interpretation
- can participate in scholarly discourses about biblical interpretation in academia, the church, and in wider society arena
- can contribute to a renewed reflection on the Bible in church and society
Two weeklong learning sessions on campus comprised of lectures, group-seminars, and case-based classes.
Participation in an online learning-program stretching over eight weeks before and between the learning sessions. Each week is comprised of at least one video-lecture, self study of syllabus related to the week's topic, online office hour (a live-chat with a lecturer), and a small assignment (coursework requirement).
- 80% attendance at the learning session is a requirement. (Alternative assignments will be provided for students prohibited from attending).
- 8 minor online assignments. (Alternative submission deadline may occasionally be approved)
English.
Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.
Other languages could be accepted by application
Overlap to other courses:
5 ECTS to TEOL301 Det gamle testamente: Tolkningsmetoder
5 ECTS to TEOL302 Det nye testamente: tekst og tolkning
Knowledge
The candidate
- has fundamental knowledge about critical and reflective approaches to biblical interpretation
- has specialized insight in aims and assumptions of various models of theological interpretation of Scripture
- has thorough knowledge of approaches to scriptural reading in church tradition
- has thorough knowledge of selected lectionary texts for the major feasts of the liturgical year.
Skills
The candidate
- can critically assess various interpretative strategies of the Bible.
- can encounter biblical texts from theological, historical, missional, and spiritual perspectives
- is sufficiently equipped with theory and methodology from the forefront of biblical interpretation research in order to design a limited research project of his/her own
General competence
The candidate
- has a reflective stance on the interface between engaging in biblical texts critically, imaginary, and spiritually
- can apply strategies for biblical interpretation in practical Theology and Ministry
- can communicate independent work and masters language and terminology of biblical interpretation
- can participate in scholarly discourses about biblical interpretation in academia, the church, and in wider society arena
- can contribute to a renewed reflection on the Bible in church and society
Two weeklong learning sessions on campus comprised of lectures, group-seminars, and case-based classes.
Participation in an online learning-program stretching over eight weeks before and between the learning sessions. Each week is comprised of at least one video-lecture, self study of syllabus related to the week's topic, online office hour (a live-chat with a lecturer), and a small assignment (coursework requirement).
- 80% attendance at the learning session is a requirement. (Alternative assignments will be provided for students prohibited from attending).
- 8 minor online assignments. (Alternative submission deadline may occasionally be approved)
English.
Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.
Other languages could be accepted by application
Overlap to other courses:
5 ECTS to TEOL301 Det gamle testamente: Tolkningsmetoder
5 ECTS to TEOL302 Det nye testamente: tekst og tolkning
Master Program in Theology and Ministry
Elective for Master of Theology or Christian studies
Knowledge
The candidate
- has fundamental knowledge about critical and reflective approaches to biblical interpretation
- has specialized insight in aims and assumptions of various models of theological interpretation of Scripture
- has thorough knowledge of approaches to scriptural reading in church tradition
- has thorough knowledge of selected lectionary texts for the major feasts of the liturgical year.
Skills
The candidate
- can critically assess various interpretative strategies of the Bible.
- can encounter biblical texts from theological, historical, missional, and spiritual perspectives
- is sufficiently equipped with theory and methodology from the forefront of biblical interpretation research in order to design a limited research project of his/her own
General competence
The candidate
- has a reflective stance on the interface between engaging in biblical texts critically, imaginary, and spiritually
- can apply strategies for biblical interpretation in practical Theology and Ministry
- can communicate independent work and masters language and terminology of biblical interpretation
- can participate in scholarly discourses about biblical interpretation in academia, the church, and in wider society arena
- can contribute to a renewed reflection on the Bible in church and society
Two weeklong learning sessions on campus comprised of lectures, group-seminars, and case-based classes.
Participation in an online learning-program stretching over eight weeks before and between the learning sessions. Each week is comprised of at least one video-lecture, self study of syllabus related to the week¿s topic, online office hour (a live-chat with a lecturer), and a small assignment (coursework requirement).
- 80% attendance at the learning session is a requirement. (Alternative assignments will be provided for students prohibited from attending).
- 8 minor online assignments. (Alternative submission deadline may occasionally be approved)
English.
Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.
Other languages could be accepted by application
Master Program in Theology and Ministry
Elective for Master of Theology or Christian studies
Knowledge
The candidate
- has fundamental knowledge about critical and reflective approaches to biblical interpretation
- has specialized insight in aims and assumptions of various models of theological interpretation of Scripture
- has thorough knowledge of approaches to scriptural reading in church tradition
- has thorough knowledge of selected lectionary texts for the major feasts of the liturgical year.
Skills
The candidate
- can critically assess various interpretative strategies of the Bible.
- can encounter biblical texts from theological, historical, missional, and spiritual perspectives
- is sufficiently equipped with theory and methodology from the forefront of biblical interpretation research in order to design a limited research project of his/her own
General competence
The candidate
- has a reflective stance on the interface between engaging in biblical texts critically, imaginary, and spiritually
- can apply strategies for biblical interpretation in practical Theology and Ministry
- can communicate independent work and masters language and terminology of biblical interpretation
- can participate in scholarly discourses about biblical interpretation in academia, the church, and in wider society arena
- can contribute to a renewed reflection on the Bible in church and society
Two weeklong learning sessions on campus comprised of lectures, group-seminars, and case-based classes.
Participation in an online learning-program stretching over eight weeks before and between the learning sessions. Each week is comprised of at least one video-lecture, self study of syllabus related to the week¿s topic, online office hour (a live-chat with a lecturer), and a small assignment (coursework requirement).
- 80% attendance at the learning session is a requirement. (Alternative assignments will be provided for students prohibited from attending).
- 8 minor online assignments. (Alternative submission deadline may occasionally be approved)
English.
Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.
Other languages could be accepted by application
Master Program in Theology and Ministry
Elective for Master of Theology or Christian studies
Knowledge
The candidate
- has fundamental knowledge about critical and reflective approaches to biblical interpretation
- has specialized insight in aims and assumptions of various models of theological interpretation of Scripture
- has thorough knowledge of approaches to scriptural reading in church tradition
- has thorough knowledge of selected lectionary texts for the major feasts of the liturgical year.
Skills
The candidate
- can critically assess various interpretative strategies of the Bible.
- can encounter biblical texts from theological, historical, missional, and spiritual perspectives
- is sufficiently equipped with theory and methodology from the forefront of biblical interpretation research in order to design a limited research project of his/her own
General competence
The candidate
- has a reflective stance on the interface between engaging in biblical texts critically, imaginary, and spiritually
- can apply strategies for biblical interpretation in practical Theology and Ministry
- can communicate independent work and masters language and terminology of biblical interpretation
- can participate in scholarly discourses about biblical interpretation in academia, the church, and in wider society arena
- can contribute to a renewed reflection on the Bible in church and society
Two weeklong learning sessions on campus comprised of lectures, group-seminars, and case-based classes.
Participation in an online learning-program stretching over eight weeks before and between the learning sessions. Each week is comprised of at least one video-lecture, self study of syllabus related to the week¿s topic, online office hour (a live-chat with a lecturer), and a small assignment (coursework requirement).
- 80% attendance at the learning session is a requirement. (Alternative assignments will be provided for students prohibited from attending).
- 8 minor online assignments. (Alternative submission deadline may occasionally be approved)
English.
Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.
Other languages could be accepted by application
Master Program in Theology and Ministry
Elective for Master of Theology or Christian studies
Knowledge
The candidate
- has fundamental knowledge about critical and reflective approaches to biblical interpretation
- has specialized insight in aims and assumptions of various models of theological interpretation of Scripture
- has thorough knowledge of approaches to scriptural reading in church tradition
- has thorough knowledge of selected lectionary texts for the major feasts of the liturgical year.
Skills
The candidate
- can critically assess various interpretative strategies of the Bible.
- can encounter biblical texts from theological, historical, missional, and spiritual perspectives
- is sufficiently equipped with theory and methodology from the forefront of biblical interpretation research in order to design a limited research project of his/her own
General competence
The candidate
- has a reflective stance on the interface between engaging in biblical texts critically, imaginary, and spiritually
- can apply strategies for biblical interpretation in practical Theology and Ministry
- can communicate independent work and masters language and terminology of biblical interpretation
- can participate in scholarly discourses about biblical interpretation in academia, the church, and in wider society arena
- can contribute to a renewed reflection on the Bible in church and society
Two weeklong learning sessions on campus comprised of lectures, group-seminars, and case-based classes.
Participation in an online learning-program stretching over eight weeks before and between the learning sessions. Each week is comprised of at least one video-lecture, self study of syllabus related to the week¿s topic, online office hour (a live-chat with a lecturer), and a small assignment (coursework requirement).
- 80% attendance at the learning session is a requirement. (Alternative assignments will be provided for students prohibited from attending).
- 8 minor online assignments. (Alternative submission deadline may occasionally be approved)
English.
Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.
Other languages could be accepted by application
Master Program in Theology and Ministry
Elective for Master of Theology or Christian studies
Knowledge
The candidate
- has fundamental knowledge about critical and reflective approaches to biblical interpretation
- has specialized insight in aims and assumptions of various models of theological interpretation of Scripture
- has thorough knowledge of approaches to scriptural reading in church tradition
- has thorough knowledge of selected lectionary texts for the major feasts of the liturgical year.
Skills
The candidate
- can critically assess various interpretative strategies of the Bible.
- can encounter biblical texts from theological, historical, missional, and spiritual perspectives
- is sufficiently equipped with theory and methodology from the forefront of biblical interpretation research in order to design a limited research project of his/her own
General competence
The candidate
- has a reflective stance on the interface between engaging in biblical texts critically, imaginary, and spiritually
- can apply strategies for biblical interpretation in practical Theology and Ministry
- can communicate independent work and masters language and terminology of biblical interpretation
- can participate in scholarly discourses about biblical interpretation in academia, the church, and in wider society arena
- can contribute to a renewed reflection on the Bible in church and society
Two weeklong learning sessions on campus comprised of lectures, group-seminars, and case-based classes.
Participation in an online learning-program stretching over eight weeks before and between the learning sessions. Each week is comprised of at least one video-lecture, self study of syllabus related to the week¿s topic, online office hour (a live-chat with a lecturer), and a small assignment (coursework requirement).
- 80% attendance at the learning session is a requirement. (Alternative assignments will be provided for students prohibited from attending).
- 8 minor online assignments. (Alternative submission deadline may occasionally be approved)
English.
Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.
Other languages could be accepted by application
Subject to changes
1100 pages:
Green, Joel B. (ed.) Hearing the New Testament : strategies for interpretation. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, Mich: Eerdmans, 2010.
Green, Joel B. Seized by truth : reading the Bible as Scripture. Nashville, Tenn: Abingdon Press, 2007.
Hall, Christopher A. Reading scripture with the church fathers. Downers Grove, Ill: InterVarsity Press, 1998.
George, Timothy. Reading scripture with the reformers. Downers Grove, Ill: IVP Academic, 2011.
Casey, Michael. Sacred reading : the ancient art of Lectio divina. Liguori, Mo: Liguori/Triumph, 1996.
Biblical texts in connected liturgically to Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost
Aditional reading:
Luther, Martin. Luther's works : 26-27 26 : Lectures on Galatians : 1535 Chapters 1-4. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1963.
Clément, Olivier. The roots of Christian mysticism : text and commentary, Sources. Hyde Park, N.Y: New City Press, 1994.
Master Program in Theology and Ministry
Elective for Master of Theology or Christian studies
Knowledge
The candidate
- has fundamental knowledge about critical and reflective approaches to biblical interpretation
- has specialized insight in aims and assumptions of various models of theological interpretation of Scripture
- has thorough knowledge of approaches to scriptural reading in church tradition
- has thorough knowledge of selected lectionary texts for the major feasts of the liturgical year.
Skills
The candidate
- can critically assess various interpretative strategies of the Bible.
- can encounter biblical texts from theological, historical, missional, and spiritual perspectives
- is sufficiently equipped with theory and methodology from the forefront of biblical interpretation research in order to design a limited research project of his/her own
General competence
The candidate
- has a reflective stance on the interface between engaging in biblical texts critically, imaginary, and spiritually
- can apply strategies for biblical interpretation in practical Theology and Ministry
- can communicate independent work and masters language and terminology of biblical interpretation
- can participate in scholarly discourses about biblical interpretation in academia, the church, and in wider society arena
- can contribute to a renewed reflection on the Bible in church and society
Two weeklong learning sessions on campus comprised of lectures, group-seminars, and case-based classes.
Participation in an online learning-program stretching over eight weeks before and between the learning sessions. Each week is comprised of at least one video-lecture, self study of syllabus related to the week¿s topic, online office hour (a live-chat with a lecturer), and a small assignment (coursework requirement).
- 80% attendance at the learning session is a requirement. (Alternative assignments will be provided for students prohibited from attending).
- 8 minor online assignments. (Alternative submission deadline may occasionally be approved)
English.
Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.
Other languages could be accepted by application
Subject to changes
1100 pages:
Green, Joel B. (ed.) Hearing the New Testament : strategies for interpretation. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, Mich: Eerdmans, 2010.
Green, Joel B. Seized by truth : reading the Bible as Scripture. Nashville, Tenn: Abingdon Press, 2007.
Hall, Christopher A. Reading scripture with the church fathers. Downers Grove, Ill: InterVarsity Press, 1998.
George, Timothy. Reading scripture with the reformers. Downers Grove, Ill: IVP Academic, 2011.
Casey, Michael. Sacred reading : the ancient art of Lectio divina. Liguori, Mo: Liguori/Triumph, 1996.
Biblical texts in connected liturgically to Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost
Aditional reading:
Luther, Martin. Luther's works : 26-27 26 : Lectures on Galatians : 1535 Chapters 1-4. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1963.
Clément, Olivier. The roots of Christian mysticism : text and commentary, Sources. Hyde Park, N.Y: New City Press, 1994.
Master Program in Theology and Ministry
Elective for Master of Theology or Christian studies
Knowledge
The candidate
- has fundamental knowledge about critical and reflective approaches to biblical interpretation
- has specialized insight in aims and assumptions of various models of theological interpretation of Scripture
- has thorough knowledge of approaches to scriptural reading in church tradition
- has thorough knowledge of selected lectionary texts for the major feasts of the liturgical year.
Skills
The candidate
- can critically assess various interpretative strategies of the Bible.
- can encounter biblical texts from theological, historical, missional, and spiritual perspectives
- is sufficiently equipped with theory and methodology from the forefront of biblical interpretation research in order to design a limited research project of his/her own
General competence
The candidate
- has a reflective stance on the interface between engaging in biblical texts critically, imaginary, and spiritually
- can apply strategies for biblical interpretation in practical Theology and Ministry
- can communicate independent work and masters language and terminology of biblical interpretation
- can participate in scholarly discourses about biblical interpretation in academia, the church, and in wider society arena
- can contribute to a renewed reflection on the Bible in church and society
Two weeklong learning sessions on campus comprised of lectures, group-seminars, and case-based classes.
Participation in an online learning-program stretching over eight weeks before and between the learning sessions. Each week is comprised of at least one video-lecture, self study of syllabus related to the week¿s topic, online office hour (a live-chat with a lecturer), and a small assignment (coursework requirement).
- 80% attendance at the learning session is a requirement. (Alternative assignments will be provided for students prohibited from attending).
- 8 minor online assignments. (Alternative submission deadline may occasionally be approved)
English.
Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.
Other languages could be accepted by application
1100 pages:
Green, Joel B. (ed.) Hearing the New Testament : strategies for interpretation. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, Mich: Eerdmans, 2010.
Green, Joel B. Seized by truth : reading the Bible as Scripture. Nashville, Tenn: Abingdon Press, 2007.
Hall, Christopher A. Reading scripture with the church fathers. Downers Grove, Ill: InterVarsity Press, 1998.
George, Timothy. Reading scripture with the reformers. Downers Grove, Ill: IVP Academic, 2011.
Casey, Michael. Sacred reading : the ancient art of Lectio divina. Liguori, Mo: Liguori/Triumph, 1996.
Biblical texts in connected liturgically to Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost
Aditional reading:
Luther, Martin. Luther's works : 26-27 26 : Lectures on Galatians : 1535 Chapters 1-4. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1963.
Clément, Olivier. The roots of Christian mysticism : text and commentary, Sources. Hyde Park, N.Y: New City Press, 1994.
