“In a Night” Seminars are 6 hour long seminars focused on one primary subject. The Hermeneutics seminar spends the entire evening equipping people to better understand how to get the most out of their study of the Bible.

The study provides an overview of the process and steps used in the interpretation and practical application of the Bible. Presented in a hands-on approach with lab work and discussion points, the seminar proceeds through 4 parts:

• Introduction:
  • The Definition of Hermeneutics
  • The Need for Hermeneutics
  • The Desired Results of Hermeneutics
  • The Process of Hermeneutics

• Establishing the Text
  • Textual Criticism
  • Bible Translations

• Exploring and Interpreting the Text
  • Scoping the text
  • Phrasing the text
  • Literary Genre
  • Literary Context (Placement, Purpose, and Details)
  • Historical and Cultural Context
  • Word Studies
  • Resources

• Drawing Applications from the Text
  • Theological Applications
  • Practical Applications