2-1
Admissions
Homepage
  1. Home
  2. /
  3. Lay Theological Education Program
  4. /
  5. Degree Subject: Foundations of Biblical Interpretation

Degree Subject: Foundations of Biblical Interpretation

suject Foundations of Biblical Interpretation
content Today, when readers interpret the Bible, they are faced with a collection of texts from at least two thousand years ago, and the historical elements involved in its compilation and content span no less than a thousand years. Due to the complexity of its background and content, understanding the Bible cannot be accomplished through a single method. This course will introduce the foundations and methods for interpreting the Bible from different perspectives: focusing on the historical context behind the text? Or the literary presentation within the text? Or perhaps emphasizing the reader before the text? In doing so, we can appreciate the richness of the Bible.
Contents:
  1. Introduction to Biblical Interpretation Issues
  2. Focus on historical (and cultural) elements and examples
  3. Focus on literary elements and examples
  4. Focus on needs and examples in a given situation
  5. Focus on theological elements, synthesis, and conclusions
Lecturer Dr. Cheng Xingrong
Assistant Professor of Old Testament
Doctor of Philosophy, Nazarene Theological Seminary, University of Manchester, UK
object Believers who are interested in building a mature spiritual life
date June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026 (Tuesdays, 5 sessions in total)
time 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Place You can choose real-time Zoom video or physical class mode
(Personal class location: 7th Floor, Christian Building, 56 Bute Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon)
cost Auditor: $1,152 (For those who register for the "2026 Summer Trial Course Discount": $576)
Quota 40
Remark The undergraduate course is a subject of the Bachelor of Christian Studies/diploma/certificate program at the same level. You are welcome to take it as an audit. Anyone with an attendance rate of 80% or above can apply for an "auditing certificate".
Deadline for registration One week before the course start date or while seats are full
Registration form Online Application