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Moody Bible Institute - Distance Learning Center

Programme Detail: Hermeneutics/Bible Study Methods

Language of this entry English (USA)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Hermeneutics/Bible Study Methods
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
Reference Number BI 2280
Description An advanced course that builds upon Elements of Bible Study (BI-120) and integrates both general and inductive methods of Bible study. Emphasizes the normal (grammatical-historical-cultural) method of interpretation and provides the student with a complete methodology that he or she can use to study any book of the Bible.
Keywords Jesus Bible Ministry Theology Hermeneutics Bible Study Studying the Bible exegesis
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available International (e.g. distance learning) / All international
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods
Residential/Non Residential Non Residential
Full-time or Part-time Part-time
Level Degree
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost $250 per credit hour
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length varies
Average hours of study per week 6
Methods of instruction Personal Study, Discussion boards Reading
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 90
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 0
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 10
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 36
Prerequisite Programmes
Other Prerequisites
Qualifications gained College Credit
Qualifications this programme is part of Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies
Programme Accredited by ABHE (N. America)
Other Accrediting Bodies Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association, Association for Biblical Higher Education