LITR 109 The Bible As Literature
The Bible is often described as a single book, but, as many scholars and theologians recognize, this book is comprised of sections that were collected over time and were later anthologized. There are also many editions of this text that vary in terms of what is included and what is omitted. Over the course of the semester, students will study The Bible from a literary perspective, not as a religious text. The purpose of this course is to analyze the literary forms and genres within Judeo-Christian biblical canon. In this course, students will read, analyze, and discuss sections from both the Old and New Testaments and will examine literary forms, such as origin myths (Genesis) and lyrical poetry (the Psalms), for example.
Prerequisite
Place into ENGL 101