The Hermeneutics of Progressive Dispensationalism

Some of the strongest differences between traditional dispensationalism and the newer progressive dispensational movement can be found in the area of hermeneutics and overall interpretive method. These dissimilarities begin with progressive dispensationalism’s refusal to see literal interpretation (understood as grammatical-historical interpretation) as a major issue in debate between dispensationalism and covenant theology, the two major approaches to theology within the evangelical world. Progressives usually voice the opinion that all sides are attempting to do grammatical-historical interpretation and that differences lie more in the area of how one links from one passage to another within the Bible. On the other hand, traditionalists argue that even though integration of passages across authors and history within the Bible highlights much of the debate, one still should be concerned about the maintenance of literal interpretation throughout the process of deriving one’s theological statements.

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Opportunity Corner - Fall 2007

Master's Modules

October 2-5, 2007
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October 2-12, 2007
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October 9-12, 2007
  PT802 Outreach Methods for Mobilizing Evangelism
October 16-19, 2007
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October 23-26, 2007
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Doctor of Ministry Modules

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October 22-26, 2007
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October 15-19, 2007
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October 22-26, 2007
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Fall 2007
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  CH601 - Church History
  TH804 - Dynamics of Spiritual Growth
  PT804 - Philosophy of Youth Ministries Leadership

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