Interpreting the Bible in the Early Church: First Four Centuries

College Regis College
Instructor(s) Lewis, Scott M.
Course Code RGB6902HS
NOTE: Basic degree students enrol in RGB3902HS
Semester Second Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

This course will examine the methods of biblical interpretation used in the Church from NT times through the 4th century. Areas covered will include the Jewish forms of exegesis found in the NT, the ellegorical method, the schools of Antioch and Alexandria, as well as interpreters such as Origen, Theodore of Mopsuestia, and St. Augustine. Course will consist of lectures, the reading of some introductory secondary works, and selected readings from Patristic commentaries.

Schedule Wed
Start Time 9:00
End Time 11:00
Hours Per Week 2
Minimum Enrolment 10
Maximum Enrolment 42
Enrolment Notes

Max 42 (AD & BD)

Additional Notes

Additional Evaluation: one longer final essay.

Means of Evaluation
Short Paper
Previously Offered Winter 2015
Currently Offered Winter 2017