Hermeneutics 101: Can We Criticize Scripture?

Are We Allowed to Criticize the Scriptures?

In this exciting class, guided by a biblical studies professor, explore the issues of hermeneutics and the debates surrounding it like never before. Deep dive into the Bible's most controversial passages and discover an invitation to wrestle tie Scripture like few can believe possible. Explore why Christians are divided on the interpretation of their Bible and why much of the debate is unnecessary.

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Course curriculum

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    1. Thought Inspiration vs Verbal Inspiration

    1. Ezekiel's Warning

    2. Class 2 Recording

    1. Abraham's Angels

    2. Class 3 Recording

    1. Moses and God at Sinai

    2. Class 4 Recording

About this course

  • $99.99
  • 8 lessons
  • 6.5 hours of video content

4 Weeks. 1 Day Per Week. 2hrs Only.

1 Amazing Educational Journey.

  • No Writing Projects

    You don't need to write a term paper.

  • No Textbooks

    You don't need to buy any textbooks.

  • Willingness to Study

    All you need is a desire to learn!

Instructor

Matthew Korpman

Matthew J. Korpman is an adjunct professor of Biblical Studies and Theology at La Sierra University. He is completing his PhD in New Testament studies and is a graduate of Yale University's Divinity School. He has published dozens of peer-reviewed articles in the world's top academic journals, edited articles for Oxford, and published the bestselling book "Saying No to God: A Radical Approach to Reading the Bible Faithfully" (Quoir, 2019).

A Truly International Class

Class Times

  • United States

    April 7, 5-7pm (PST) / 8-10pm (EST)

  • Europe

    April 7, 7-9pm (UK)

  • Australia & Asia

    April 8, 12pm-2pm (Sydney, Australia)

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President of Hanseatic SDA Conference

High Quality

The courses are of high quality! These classes are recommended for continued education for pastors.

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Ministerial Director, Norwegian Adventist Union

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The class experience is fun and educational!

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Justin Bone

Ministerial Director, Victorian Adventist Conference

Brilliant

Matthew is a young and brilliant scholar and you'll really enjoy the engagement. His pathos for the subject shows.

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Karl Wagner

Itinerant Preacher

Eye Opening

I really enjoyed the class experience. It was eye opening and very good!

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Luis Peguero

Pastor, Southern New England SDA Conference

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