ENGL 338
Literary Studies of the Bible
English
College of Humanities
Course Description
Scholarly engagement with the aesthetic forms and cultural context of Biblical texts.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Interpretation
Learning Outcome
Gain familiarity and facility with a range of interpretive methods.
Title
Critical Analysis
Learning Outcome
Read, write, and speak critically and analytically about Biblical texts using methods of literary analysis.
Title
Biblical Scholarship
Learning Outcome
Identify and synthesize basic principles informing scholarly approaches to the Bible as literature, including questions of textual history, genre, and translation.
Title
Interpretation
Learning Outcome
Analyze Biblical texts applying a range of interpretive methods.
Title
Reflection
Learning Outcome
Articulate the value of analyzing Biblical texts for various purposes and audiences, including for professional and personal life.
