ENGL 338

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Literary Studies of the Bible

English College of Humanities

Course Description

Scholarly engagement with the aesthetic forms and cultural context of Biblical texts.

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Interpretation

Learning Outcome

Gain familiarity and facility with a range of interpretive methods.

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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.

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Interpretation

Learning Outcome

Analyze Biblical texts applying a range of interpretive methods.

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Reflection

Learning Outcome

Articulate the value of analyzing Biblical texts for various purposes and audiences, including for professional and personal life.