Reading the Bible (Again) for the First Time

The Candler Foundry

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Dates: October 1 - October 22, 2026

Course Time: Thursdays, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM ET (Online)

Course Description

In this course, students will encounter some of the diverse ways that scholars and people of faith have read and interpreted the Bible throughout history for understanding, for ethical and theological reflection, and for devotional and liturgical practice. We will consider what is at stake in various contemporary approaches to biblical texts whether by scholars, pastors, theologians, politicians, or readers in religious communities. Students will practice reading and interpreting scripture with cultural sensitivity, ethical awareness, and a critical understanding of their histories, interpretations, and applications in church and society. All participants will be invited to consider their own ethics of biblical interpretation.

For more information, please email our Assistant Director of Community Learning and Partnerships, Donnell Williamson, at dwilliamson @emory.edu.

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Meet the Instructor

Dr. Jennifer Quigley

Dr. Jennifer Quigley joined the Candler faculty in 2024 as assistant professor of New Testament. She was previously assistant professor of New Testament at Vanderbilt University Divinity School. Prior to this, she was visiting assistant professor of New Testament language and literature at Huron University College at Western University from 2021-2022, and assistant professor of New Testament and early Christian Studies at Drew University Theological School from 2018-2020.

Quigley earned a doctor of theology in New Testament and early Christianity from Harvard Divinity School. Read more here.

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