Reading Paul Inside and Out

It is often the case that people in the church do not know what to do with difficult biblical tests.  This applies especially to the letters of Paul.  This course will give students an opportunity to clarify their own hermeneutical approach to biblical texts by looking at three passages from Paul’s letters that are often seen as particularly controversial, difficult or troublesome. It will also give them an opportunity to explore how contemporary biblical scholarship can be assistance in reading texts like these.