PHD-TR 906 African biblical and theological hermeneutics
PHD-TR 906 African biblical and theological hermeneutics
The course gives an in-depth presentation and discussion of major hermeneutical models in African biblical studies and theology, in particular models emphasizing inculturation, liberation and reconstruction perspectives.
The course gives an in-depth presentation and discussion of major hermeneutical models in African biblical studies and theology, in particular models emphasizing inculturation, liberation and reconstruction perspectives.
The course has the following main focus areas:
- Historical developments in African biblical and theological hermeneutics, in particular models emphasizing inculturation, liberation and reconstruction perspectives.
- The transition from colonial to postcolonial contexts, and the effects of this on church and theology.
- The critical role and contribution by African feminist/womanist perspectives.
Time and place
Week 18
May 3 -5, 2021
VID campus Stavanger, Engelsminnegate 16a. If it is not possible to arrange a physical course due to the Covid-situation, we will arrange the course digitally.
Teaching and compulsory activities
The course is offered as an intensive course week with 3 days of lectures and seminars.
It is compulsory for the participants to prepare and present a ten-minute discussion in class of main points and challenges of one of the models of African biblical and theological hermeneutics.
Assessment
Oral examination (20 minutes).
Reading list
Reading list: PHD-TR 906 African biblical and theological hermeneutics
Fakta og priser
Studiepoeng
5 ECTS studiepoengSøknadsfrist
15. mars 2021Oppstart
3. mai 2021Type enkeltemne
SamlingsbasertPris
The course is free
Opptakskrav
The course is open to
- PhD students who are enrolled in one of VID’s PhD programmes.
- PhD students from other institutions. PhD students from other institutions must submit written documentation of their enrollment together with the application.
- Students or staff at partner institutions of VID, who have an academic background that would qualify for being admitted into VID’s PhD programmes.
PhD students at VID must register for the course in Studentweb.
Applicants from other institutions in Norway who wish to participate with exam and earn 5 ECTS must apply by clicking on the button «application» below.
All applicants from other institutions than VID will receive notification about whether they are admitted to the course within one week from the application deadline.
If you have questions about admission to the course, please contact Christine Myrdal Lukash, christine.myrdal.lukash@vid.no. If you have questions about the academic content of the course, please contact course responsible Knut Holter, knut.holter@vid.no.
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