PMIN 2320 Catholic Biblical Interpretation--Old Testament

This course offers a survey of the history, literature, and theology of the Old Testament, the Hebrew Scriptures, with emphasis on interpretation and methodological approaches (i.e., historical, literary and social criticism). Students are introduced to literary analysis of various OT texts after acquiring a knowledge of their historical contexts. Students also learn practical tools for interpretation such as scholarly resources for exegesis.

Prerequisite

PMIN 1320