THL514 Theological Hermeneutics (16)

Abstract

This subject explores the history of hermeneutics, ranging from Ancient and Biblical through to Contemporary Philosophical and Theological Hermeneutics. The subject addresses the interpretation of texts, the issue of meaning, and the question of what it is to understand. Hermeneutics occupies the place between epistemology and methodology, and, studied at the advanced level, will equip students with the capacity to locate themselves in relation to their critical reading of texts.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
Online	Canberra Campus
On Campus	Canberra Campus
On Campus	United Theological College

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Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Theology

Enrolment restrictions

Master of Theology and Bachelor of Theology (Honours) students only

Incompatible subject(s)
THL414

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the history of hermeneutics, and its philosophical and theological background, in order to engage with the contemporary explanation and understanding of theological texts
be able to reflect critically on the interface between hermeneutics, methodology and epistemology
be able to demonstrate a chosen hermeneutic by applying it to a specific text or piece of research
be able to reflect critically on their location as knowing subjects
be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the importance of hermeneutics for the theological community
be able to demonstrate independent research and writing skills

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

Hermeneutics: Overview, Definition, Science and/or Art
Philosophical and Theological interface in contemporary Hermeneutics
Patristic Hermeneutics with a focus on Augustine's Semiotics
Medieval Hermeneutics
Reformed Hermeneutics
Modern Hermeneutics: Schleiermacher
Interface of Hermeneutics, Doctrine and Canon in contemporary theology
Philosophical Hermeneneutics: Gadamer, Heidegger, Ricoeur, Wittgenstein, and Habermas
Theological Hermeneutics: Bultmann, Jeanrond, Thiselton, and Vanhoozer

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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.