RELG 201 - The Bible in the Christian Communities of Asia, Africa and Latin America

3HU, CD
Second Semester. This course traces the evolution of methods of biblical interpretation in Christian communities within Asia, Africa and Latin America. It will begin with an exploration of the reception and shaping of the Bible in pre-colonial Christian communities and move through communities established by western missionaries and finally focus on indigenous Christian communities in the post-colonial era. Several modes of biblical exegesis emerging from these three regions will be studied and critiqued. These include: cultural criticism, cross-textual hermeneutics, the dialogical model, multi-faith hermeneutics, the indigenous model and postcolonial criticism.

Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment Limit: 35.
Ms. Chapman

Credits: 3 hours