Biblical Studies

Definition of Biblical Studies as it relates to Education, Religious Education, College Education

Biblical Studies: The systematic examination and analysis of the religious texts central to Christianity, Judaism, and other Abrahamic faiths. This field encompasses historical-critical, literary, and theological approaches to understanding the composition, context, interpretation, and significance of biblical writings. It includes the study of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and the New Testament, as well as related texts such as the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha. Biblical Studies can be pursued within both secular and religious educational frameworks, from primary through to tertiary levels, and often forms a key component of Religious Education curricula.

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