Bible Interpretation: Hebrew Scriptures (SCS 110)
Course Description
Beneath the literal sense of the Bible, interpreters have for over 2,000 years discerned allegorical meanings related to divine truths and spiritual realities. Unity’s approach to scripture is connected to that stream of thought, which has at times been “mainstream” but more often “esoteric” and mystical. Learners will experience the rewarding and surprisingly practical process of the Unity way of Bible interpretation. They will learn a step-by-step method for metaphysical interpretation and application of the meanings to their lives. Learners will metaphysically interpret selected passages from Hebrew Scriptures.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
Define maieutic Bible interpretation and metaphysical Bible interpretation.
Develop an understanding of the principles and key concepts for metaphysical interpretation, as taught in Unity.
Demonstrate the ability to use the Metaphysical Bible Dictionary, The Revealing Word, and their own intuitive sense for finding deeper meaning in Bible passages.
Demonstrate an understanding of the seven-step process of metaphysical Bible.
Demonstrate how to metaphysically interpret a story, passage, or selected characters and locations in the Hebrew Scriptures and apply it on their spiritual journey and in life.
Primary Resource
Required Text/Readings
None
Recommended Text/Readings
The Bible (New Revised Standard Version [NRSV])
Fillmore, Charles. Metaphysical Bible Dictionary. Unity Village: Unity, 1995.
Fillmore, Charles. The Revealing Word. Unity Village: Unity, 2005
Fillmore, Charles. Mysteries of Genesis. Unity Village: Unity.
Sand Turner, Elizabeth. Let There Be Light. Unity Village: Unity.
Studebaker, Alden. Wisdom for A Lifetime: How to Get the Bible Off the Shelf and into Your Hands. Unity Village: Unity.
Course Materials
The Language of Oneness by Rev. Dr. Paul Hasselbeck
Course Dates
Monday, January 9 @ 6:30–8 PM CT
Monday, January 16 @ 6:30–8 PM CT
Monday, January 23 @ 6:30–8 PM CT
Monday, January 30 @ 6:30–8 PM CT
Monday, February 6 @ 6:30–8 PM CT
Monday, February 13 @ 6:30–8 PM CT
Monday, February 20 @ 6:30–8 PM CT
Course Location
This course will be conducted online via Zoom in our SEE Classroom. The relevant details to connect will be emailed to registered participants.
Course Fee
$90 + $10 for our scholarship fund
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Scholarship Fund
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Registration
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