Institute for Bible, Theology & Hermeneutics
The Institute for Bible, Theology & Hermeneutics was established in 2009 to give formal identity to the long-standing project of research into Scripture and Theology that has been associated with the work at St Mary's School of Divinity (see the inaugural address).
The Institute seeks to overcome the sense of fragmentation within the field of Divinity that burdens many within the Academy, promoting intra-disciplinary conversation between Biblical Studies and the various fields of Theology, thus providing a core identity for a more integrated discipline competent to engage in inter-disciplinary research. With the study of general hermeneutical theory and practice at its centre, it will be outward-looking and keen to engage with issues arising from the contemporary world.
Through its research and the MLitt in Theological Interpretation of Scripture, the Institute for Bible, Theology and Hermeneutics aims to look at the living text within communities of interpretation, then and now, showing how canonical scripture works to shape as well as fit interpretive communities.
Conferences
- Genesis and Christian Theology (2009)
- Hebrews and Christian Theology (2006)
- Gospel of John and Christian Theology (2003)
Workshops
'Late Summer Long Weekend of Theology' -
28 and 31 August, 2009
The School of Divinity and The Institute for Bible, Theology and Hermeneutics welcome three guest visitors:
Friday 28 August, 2-4pm:
Prof Bruce McCormack, Princeton Theological Seminary
'Election and the Trinity: Theses in Response to George Hunsinger'
Monday 31 August, 9.30-12.30:
Workshop on Biblical Hermeneutics: Ancient and (Post-)Modern
Prof Jeffrey Bingham, Dallas Theological Seminary
'Reading Rome in Lyons'
Prof John Franke, Biblical Seminary, Philadelphia
'The Freedom of the Word: Reading the Bible in Community'
All who can are invited to attend and join in the discussion.
Venue: St Mary's College, College Hall
For more details, contact Mark Elliott, mwe1@st-andrews.ac.uk
Publications
Please note that several of the following books represent the published output from conferences hosted by the University of St Andrews prior to the establishment of the Institute of Bible, Theology & Hermeneutics.
The Gospel of John and Christian Theology
The Epistle to the Hebrews and Christian Theology
Isaiah 40-66: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture (Dr. Mark Elliott)
The Book of Genesis and Christian Theology (forthcoming)
Psalms in Tradition (Dr. N MacDonald and Dr. Mark Elliott, eds.)
Leviticus (Dr. Mark Elliott) for The Blackwell Bible through the centuries series