Encountering God through Scripture: Hermeneutical Reflections and Exegetical Explorations

• 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)

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).

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

Overlap to other courses:

5 ECTS to TEOL301 Det gamle testamente: Tolkningsmetoder

5 ECTS to TEOL302 Det nye testamente: tekst og tolkning

English.

Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.

Other languages could be accepted by application

• 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)

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).

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

Book

Hearing the New Testament: Strategies for Interpretation
Green, Joel B, Grand Rapids, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 2010, isbn:9780802864208,
View online

Book

Seized by Truth: Reading the Bible As Scripture
Green, Joel B ; Armistead, Kathy, Nashville, Abingdon Press, 2007,
View online

Book

Reading scripture with the church fathers
Hall, Christopher A.., Downers Grove, Ill., InterVarsity Press, 223 s., 1998, isbn:0830815007,

Book

Reading scripture with the reformers
George, Timothy., Downers Grove, Ill., IVP Academic, 268 s., cop. 2011, isbn:9780830829491,

Book

Sacred reading : the ancient art of Lectio divina
Casey, Michael, Liguori, Mo., Liguori/Triumph, VIII, 151 s., 1996, isbn:0892438916,

Book

Divine scripture in human understanding : a systematic theology of the Christian Bible
Gordon, Joseph K., Notre Dame, Indiana, University of Notre Dame Press, xiii, 442 sider, [2019], isbn:9780268105174,

Book

Luther's works 26-27 Lectures on Galatians : 1535 26 Chapters 1-4
Luther, Martin, Walter A Hansen, Philadelphia, Fortress Press, X, 492 s., 26-27 26, 1963, isbn:0570064260,

Book

The roots of Christian mysticism : text and commentary
Clément, Olivier, Theodore Berkeley (oversetter), Herts, New City, 399 s., 2015, isbn:978-1-905039-22-7,

Book Chapter

Scripture and Theology in Context: An Introduction
Tomas Bokedal, Ludger Jansen, Michael Borowski, Scripture and Theology in Context: An Introduction, 1-19, isbn:978-3-11-076826-8,
View online

Book

Evangeliesynopse : etter teksten i Det Norske bibelselskaps reviderte oversettelse av 2005 (NTOS) : med viktige utenombibelske paralleller
Gunnar Johnstad (1946-) (utg./forlag/utgiver), Oslo, Det norske bibelselskap, 30, cop. 2008, isbn:9788254107454,
View online

Book

Christ the center : how the rule of faith, the Nomina Sacra, and numerical patterns shape the canon
Bokedal, Tomas, Bellingham :, Lexham Academic, 283-314, [2023].; © 2023, isbn:9781683596301,

Book

Five Things Biblical Scholars Wish Theologians Knew
Scot McKnight, Downers Grove, IL, IVP Academic, 2021, isbn:0830853901,

Book

Five Things Theologians Wish Biblical Scholars Knew
Hans Boersma, Downers Grove, IL, IVP Academic, 2021, isbn:0830853901,

Overlap to other courses:

5 ECTS to TEOL301 Det gamle testamente: Tolkningsmetoder

5 ECTS to TEOL302 Det nye testamente: tekst og tolkning

English.

Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.

Other languages could be accepted by application

• 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)

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).

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

Master Program in Theology and Ministry

Elective for Master of Theology or Christian studies

English.

Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.

Other languages could be accepted by application

• 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)

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).

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

Book

Hearing the New Testament: Strategies for Interpretation
Green, Joel B, Grand Rapids, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 2010, isbn:9780802864208,
View online

Book

Seized by Truth: Reading the Bible As Scripture
Green, Joel B ; Armistead, Kathy, Nashville, Abingdon Press, 2007,
View online

Book

Reading scripture with the church fathers
Hall, Christopher A.., Downers Grove, Ill., InterVarsity Press, 223 s., 1998, isbn:0830815007,

Book

Reading scripture with the reformers
George, Timothy., Downers Grove, Ill., IVP Academic, 268 s., cop. 2011, isbn:9780830829491,

Book

Sacred reading : the ancient art of Lectio divina
Casey, Michael, Liguori, Mo., Liguori/Triumph, VIII, 151 s., 1996, isbn:0892438916,

Book

Divine scripture in human understanding : a systematic theology of the Christian Bible
Gordon, Joseph K., Notre Dame, Indiana, University of Notre Dame Press, xiii, 442 sider, [2019], isbn:9780268105174,

Book

Luther's works 26-27 Lectures on Galatians : 1535 26 Chapters 1-4
Luther, Martin, Walter A Hansen, Philadelphia, Fortress Press, X, 492 s., 26-27 26, 1963, isbn:0570064260,

Book

The roots of Christian mysticism : text and commentary
Clément, Olivier, Theodore Berkeley (oversetter), Herts, New City, 399 s., 2015, isbn:978-1-905039-22-7,

Master Program in Theology and Ministry

Elective for Master of Theology or Christian studies

English.

Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.

Other languages could be accepted by application

• 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)

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).

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

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.

Joseph K. Gordon, Divine Scripture in Human Understanding: A Systematic Theology of the Christian Bible (Notre Dame, IN: University of Notre Dame Press, 2019).

https://www.bookdepository.com/Divine-Scripture-Human-Understanding-Joseph-K-Gordon/9780268105174?ref=grid-view&qid=1589474824133&sr=1-1

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

English.

Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.

Other languages could be accepted by application

• 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)

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).

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

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.

Gordon, Joseph K.. Divine Scripture in Human Understanding: A Systematic Theology of the Christian Bible (Notre Dame, IN: University of Notre Dame Press, 2019).https://www.bookdepository.com/Divine-Scripture-Human-Understanding-Joseph-K-Gordon/9780268105174?ref=grid-view&qid=1589474824133&sr=1-1

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

English.

Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.

Other languages could be accepted by application

• 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)

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).

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

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

English.

Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.

Other languages could be accepted by application

• 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)

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).

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

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

English.

Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.

Other languages could be accepted by application

• 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)

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).

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

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

English.

Alternatively, one of the Scandinavian languages.

Other languages could be accepted by application