ENGL 241 - The Bible as Literature

5 CR

Explores the oral and written literary traditions of the Old and New Testaments. Students focus on the cultural, historical, and literary aspects of scripture. Lecture/discussion format.

Recommended: ENGL 101 or ENGL 201 or a literature course in the 100 series.
Course Outcomes

Read Old and New Testament Literature in its cultural context.
Demonstrate knowledge of:

The historical, linguistic and philosophic evolution of Old and New Testament Literature
Its origin in an ancient, oral tradition
The impact of Egyptian, Babylonian, Persian, Greek, roman influences and their consequent migration, wars, and conquests
The difference between Pre and Post Exile Literature
Representative literary styles
The influence of evolving Jewish and Christian traditions on the selection of texts
Develop writing-about-literature skills

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