Bibliology & Hermeneutics

This 10-session course focuses on the authority, nature, and interpretation (hermeneutics) of the Scriptures. We will compare the various Christian traditions’ views of authority, examining the Reformation principle of Sola Scriptura. We focus on its transmission and canonization. We will also ask tough questions concerning the inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture. We will then look at how the Church has interpreted the Scriptures throughout history, ending our time by looking at current trends in Evangelical hermeneutics.

Course Outline:

  • Session 1: Class Introduction and Authority
  • Session 2: Sola Scriptura
  • Session 3: Transmission of Scripture
  • Session 4: Canonization of Scripture (OT)
  • Session 5: Canonization of Scripture (NT)
  • Session 6: Inspiration
  • Session 7: Proving Inspiration
  • Session 8: Inerrancy
  • Session 9: History of Interpretation
  • Session 10: Historical-Grammatical Hermeneutics

Course Objectives:

  1. The student will understand the vital difference between the Protestant and Roman Catholic views of authority.
  2. The student will learn why we believe the Bible today essentially is the same as when it was originally written.
  3. The student will learn why we believe that the Bible today has the right books.
  4. The student will learn the different views of inspiration and inerrancy.
  5. The student will understand why we believe the Scriptures alone are the inspired word of God.
  6. The student will learn about historical-grammatical-literary hermeneutics.

What People are Saying About The Theology Program:

I cannot overstate how thrilled I am with the training in The Theology Program…[it] is the best thing I have seen to date.

- J.P. Moreland
Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

If it is your desire to know what you believe and why you believe it, The Theology Program is for you.

- Chuck Swindoll
Senior Pastor, Stonebriar Community Church Author, Speaker, Radio Host

If this kind of program could be multiplied in churches throughout America and the world, there would be hope for the evangelical church.

- Daniel B. Wallace
Professor of New Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary Senior New Testament Editor, The NET Bible

These are very difficult issues, and you’ve treated them thoroughly, fairly, and with considerable balance…The teaching method is superb.

- John M. Frame
Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy, Reformed Theological Seminary


All our Curriculum Online in our Members Area for Just $25/month

Related Courses:
Trinitarianism Humanity & Sin Intro. to Theology Soteriology Ecclesiology & Eschatology