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Carey Theological College

Programme Detail: Reading & Speaking the Text

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Reading & Speaking the Text
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
Reference Number BIBL 503
Description This is an introductory graduate - level online course in which the student is exposed to the basic steps and some of the tools and methodology for interpreting the Bible. The course emphasizes hands-on experience in exegetical method. At the same time, some of the preliminary questions of hermeneutics also are addressed.
Keywords Biblical Interpretation, Exegesis, Hermeneutics, Online, Bible
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available International (e.g. distance learning) / All international; Canada / British Columbia
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Personal Life and Holiness / Personal and Family Holiness
Residential/Non Residential Non Residential
Full-time or Part-time Part-time
Level Masters
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost 825.00 Canadian
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length 3 months
Average hours of study per week 12
Methods of instruction Internet, reading, discussion groups, teamwork
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 70%
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 20%
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) 18
Prerequisite Programmes Undergraduate degree
Other Prerequisites
Qualifications gained
Qualifications this programme is part of Master of Divinity
Programme Accredited by
Other Accrediting Bodies ATS