ENGL 204 The Bible as Literature (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
This course is designed to show the themes and structures, literary and cultural significance, of the Bible.
Course Content
A. Study of the Bible as a work of literature
B. Stories, poetry, proverbs, and parables of the Bible
C. Ancient literary forms found within the Bible
D. Philosophical and ethical concepts conveyed by the text
E. Historical and cultural contexts of the literature
Student Outcomes
1. Describe the impact of the Bible on literary traditions.
2. Critically analyze literary forms utilized within the Bible.
3. Explain the role translation plays in Biblical reception and interpretation.
4. Identify symbolism and interpretive lenses accessible within Biblical Texts.
5. Understand the basic philosophical and ethical beliefs presented in Judeo-Christian sacred texts.
6. Recognize historical, social, and cultural contexts of the Bible.
Degree Outcomes
Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Humanities: Graduates acquire skills to critically interpret, analyze and evaluate forms of human expression, and create and perform as an expression of the human experience.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
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