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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.

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.



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