Overview
Welcome to Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation!
This course addresses how to read the Bible, applying the skill of reading and interpreting Scripture, and applying it to our growth in godliness. We'll be learning more about Christian spiritual transformation, the life-long process of becoming more like Christ for the glory of God. I look forward to embarking on this journey of discovery together.
About the Course Author
Joanne Jung's interests lie in hermeneutics and spiritual formation. Her research of the English Puritans, specifically their spiritual practices and community, continues to fuel Dr. Jung's passion to nurture her students' growth in their knowledge of the Bible and seeing that knowledge impact their spiritual transformation. This passion to see others grow in Christ extends beyond her students, serving those within her local church and community.
About the Course Provider
Talbot School of Theology is a theologically conservative, evangelical seminary in Southern California near Los Angeles. With over a 60-year heritage of biblical fidelity, the seminary couples solid evangelical scholarship with spiritual formation to prepare students for a lifetime of relevant, effective ministry. The seminary's master's degree programs and doctoral degree programs are led by a faculty of nationally renowned, widely-published, and actively engaged ministry leaders.
Course FAQ
Each lesson is designed to take approximately 2-4 hours, depending on how deeply you engage the assignments. Since this is a self-paced course, the time it will take you to complete it will depend on the speed with which you want to progress through the course.
Since this course is designed as a self-paced experience, you will not have any interaction with the professor during the course.
Welcome to Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation!
This course addresses how to read the Bible, applying the skill of reading and interpreting Scripture, and applying it to our growth in godliness. We'll be learning more about Christian spiritual transformation, the life-long process of becoming more like Christ for the glory of God. I look forward to embarking on this journey of discovery together.
About the Course Author
Joanne Jung's interests lie in hermeneutics and spiritual formation. Her research of the English Puritans, specifically their spiritual practices and community, continues to fuel Dr. Jung's passion to nurture her students' growth in their knowledge of the Bible and seeing that knowledge impact their spiritual transformation. This passion to see others grow in Christ extends beyond her students, serving those within her local church and community.
About the Course Provider
Talbot School of Theology is a theologically conservative, evangelical seminary in Southern California near Los Angeles. With over a 60-year heritage of biblical fidelity, the seminary couples solid evangelical scholarship with spiritual formation to prepare students for a lifetime of relevant, effective ministry. The seminary's master's degree programs and doctoral degree programs are led by a faculty of nationally renowned, widely-published, and actively engaged ministry leaders.
Syllabus
| Foundational to the growth of Christlikeness in... Overview |
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| Lesson 1 Reading: Holloman, Chapters 1-2 Reading |
| What is Spiritual Formation? (1) Video |
| What is Spiritual Formation? (2) Video |
| Why is Spiritual Formation Important? Video |
| What is Involved in Spiritual Formation? (1) Video |
| What is Involved in Spiritual Formation? (2) Video |
| Moreland, "The Mind's Role in Spiritual Transformation Reading |
| The Mind and Spiritual Formation Video |
| Discussion Assignment Reflection |
| The heart is often associated with emotions.... Overview |
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| Your Personality and Spiritual Formation Video |
| Lesson 2 Reading: Saucy Heart Lecture 1 Reading |
| Lesson 2 Reading: Saucy Heart Lecture 2 Reading |
| The Heart and Spiritual Formation (1) Video |
| Lesson 2 Reading: Saucy Heart Lecture 3 Reading |
| Lesson 2 Reading: Saucy Heart Lecture 4 Reading |
| The Heart and Spiritual Formation (2) Video |
| Characteristics Frequently Associated with Each Type Reading |
| Spiritual Paths Reading |
| Lesson 2 Reading: Holloman, Chapter 10 Reading |
| The Word of God and Spiritual Formation (3) Video |
| Lesson 2 Reading: A Personal Inventory Reading |
| Personal Testimony Essay |
| Discussion Questions Discussion |
| SIM #1 Essay |
| A genre is a type of literature. Genre-based... Overview |
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| The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy Video |
| Transformation Through Information Video |
| Lesson 3 Reading: Averbeck, "Holy Spirit" Reading |
| The Holy Spirit and the Word of God Video |
| Biblical Meditation and God's Word Video |
| Lesson 3 Reading: Holloman, Chapter 11 Reading |
| Getting into God's Word; Letting the Word Get into Us Video |
| Discussion Questions Discussion |
| SIM #2 Essay |
| Lectio Divina Template Resource |
| Narratives make up a significant portion of the... Overview |
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| Old Testament Narratives Video |
| SIM Papers Video |
| Silence and Solitude Video |
| Lesson 4 Reading: Foster, 7 Reading |
| Lesson 4 Reading: Whitney, Chapter 10 Reading |
| Lesson 4 Reading: Dallas Willard Reading |
| Discussion Questions Discussion |
| SIM #3: Joshua 1 Essay |
| An Introduction to the Old Testament Resource |
| Joshua - David Howard Resource |
| The Book of Joshua Resource |
| Means of Grace #1 (MGR) Essay |
| Lectio Divina Template Resource |
| Sample Bibliographic and Footnote Citations from Turabian Resource |
| The Law; Fasting Lesson 5 |
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| Various thoughts come to mind when one hears... Overview |
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| The Law Video |
| Fasting Video |
| Lesson 5 Reading: Foster, on Fasting Reading |
| Lesson 5 Reading: Whitney, on Fasting Reading |
| Discussion Questions Discussion |
| SIM#4 on Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Essay |
| The Book of Deuteronomy Resource |
| The NAC Volume 4 by Eugene H. Merrill Resource |
| MGR#2 on Fasting Essay |
| The Psalms; Prayer Lesson 6 |
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| The Psalms is a collection of "songs" where... Overview |
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| The Psalms Video |
| Prayer Video |
| Lesson 6 Selected Readings: Foster, Chapter 3 Reading |
| Lesson 6 Reading: Holloman, Chapter 12 Reading |
| Lesson 6 Reading: Issler, On Prayer Reading |
| Lesson 6 Reading: Issler on Partnership with God Reading |
| Lesson 6 Reading: Whitney, on Prayer Reading |
| SIM#5 on Psalm 139 Essay |
| The Bible Knowledge Commentary on the Psalms Resource |
| Psalm 73-150 Resource |
| MGR #3 on Prayer Essay |
| Discussion Questions Discussion |
| Reading Scripture and Memorization Report Reflection |
| Wisdom Literature; Confession Lesson 7 |
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| Wisdom is the "skill of doing life." The two... Overview |
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| Lesson 7 Selected Readings: Foster on Prayer Reading |
| Lesson 7 Reading: Issler on Humility Reading |
| Lesson 7 Reading: Worthington on Forgiveness Reading |
| Wisdom Literature Video |
| Confession Video |
| Discussion Questions Discussion |
| SIM#6 on Job 38-42 Essay |
| Job by Roy B. Zuck Resource |
| Job by Francis I. Andersen Resource |
| MGR#4 on Confession Essay |
| We will situate the Prophets in Israel's... Overview |
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| Lesson 8: Issler, on Friendship Reading |
| The Prophets Video |
| Biblical Hospitality Video |
| Discussion Questions Discussion |
| SIM#7 on Micah 6:1-8 Essay |
| Micah - Dictionary of the Old Testament Prophets Resource |
| Twelve Prophets Volume 2 Resource |
| Joel, Obadiah, and Micah Resource |
| A Commentary on Micah Resource |
| Micah - An Introduction and Commentary Resource |
| MGR #5 on Biblical Hospitality Essay |
| The word "gospel" means "good news." We'll be... Overview |
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| Lesson 9 Reading: Emmons on Gratitude Reading |
| The Gospels Video |
| Biblical Thanksgiving Video |
| Discussion Questions Discussion |
| SIM# 8 on John 15:1-11 Essay |
| Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels Resource |
| World Biblical Commentary on John Resource |
| The Farewell Discourse in John Resource |
| A Commentary on the Gospel of John Resource |
| Reflections on the Gospel of John Resource |
| MGR#6 Response on Biblical Thanksgiving Essay |
| The Acts; Service Lesson 10 |
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| The book of Acts records the birth of the... Overview |
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| Lesson 10 Selected Reading: Foster on Service Reading |
| Lesson 10 Selected Reading: Willard on the Disciplines Reading |
| Lesson 10 Selected Reading: Whitney on Service Reading |
| Preview of Hermeneutics Assignment Reading |
| The Acts Video |
| Service Video |
| Discussion Questions Discussion |
| SIM#9 on Acts 4:32-5:11 Essay |
| Intro to NT - Acts, Ephesians, Revelation Resource |
| The Book of Acts Resource |
| The Acts of the Apostles Resource |
| MGR#7 on Service Essay |
| Epistles; Celebration Lesson 11 |
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| Letters were written to first-century churches... Overview |
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| The Pauline Epistles Reading |
| The Epistles Video |
| Celebration Video |
| Discussion Questions Discussion |
| SIM#10 on Ephesians 2:1-10 Essay |
| The Message of Ephesians Resource |
| Ephesians, an Exegetical Commentary Resource |
| World Biblical Commentary on Ephesians Resource |
| Dictionary of Paul and his letters Resource |
| Willard on Celebration Reading |
| Foster on Celebration Reading |
| Celebration Reflection Worksheet Reading |
| "In Christ" Worksheet Reading |
| "In Christ" Worksheet Assignment Essay |
| MGR#8 on Celebration Essay |
| Revelation Lesson 12 |
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| The book of Revelation can be confusing and... Overview |
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| Revelation Video |
| Hot or Cold Video |
| Hermeneutics Paper Essay |
| Reading Scripture and Memorization Report #2 Reflection |
Course FAQ
Each lesson is designed to take approximately 2-4 hours, depending on how deeply you engage the assignments. Since this is a self-paced course, the time it will take you to complete it will depend on the speed with which you want to progress through the course.
Since this course is designed as a self-paced experience, you will not have any interaction with the professor during the course.