Description:

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.

Outcomes:

After completing this class, students should be able to:

• 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