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Syllabus – Principles of Interpretation 1
Instructor: Corey Johnson

PURPOSE:
To gain a greater understanding and appreciation for the Bible being the product of Divine inspiration, and not human interpretation (2 Peter 2:20-21)
To gain a greater understanding in the application of Scripture (Luke 10:37; Acts 2:41)
To strengthen our faith and reasoning to rightly divide the word of truth (2 Tim. 2:15)
To become a workman approved of God (2 Tim. 2:15; 1 Peter 4:11)

TEXTBOOKS:
The King James Version Bible (Preferred) or The American Standard Version (1901)
How To Study The Bible: A Practical Guide To Biblical Hermeneutics by Kevin W. Rhodes (available in an inexpensive digital book format - kindle)
Principles of Interpretation by Clinton Lockhart (Recommended)
How To Study The Bible by Earle H. West (Optional - difficult to find)

For info about book orders please visit our book orders page. 
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Complete reading assignments before class
Participate in class discussions

TESTS AND ASSIGNMENTS:
Two (2) tests (Midterm and Final Exam)
Two to Three page chapter outlines

COURSE SCHEDULE:
Classes meet each Saturday for 18 weeks beginning the first Saturday in August through the third Saturday in December with the exception of two breaks. Each class will consist of one fifty (50) minute session.

CLASS CHAPTER 
  1. Why Study The Bible? 
  2. Improper Attitudes 
  3. Proper Attitudes 
  4. Logic 
  5. Religious Authority 
  6. Biblical Silence 
  7. Biblical Expediency
  8. General Context 
  9. Literary Context 
  10. Historical Context 
  11. Immediate Context 
  12. Biblical Principles 
  13. Tools 
  14. Textual Studies 
  15. Topical Studies 
  16. Textual Criticism 
  17. Translation
  18. Word Studies 
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    • Lectureships & Gospel Meetings
    • Personal Evangelism Seminar
  • Writing Through the Bible
  • Enrollment Info
  • Contact Us
  • In Memory of Ted Thrasher