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ENGL 277
The Bible as Literature


Credits: 3
Clock Hours per Quarter: 30

AA Discipline: [Humanities]

Lecture Hours:30


Description
Surveys the principle forms of literature represented in the Bible. Formerly LIT 277.

Intended Learning Outcomes
  • Identify the primary function of narrative in all literature; to craft a meaning and context for our lives
  • Demonstrate an awareness of the principle forms of literature represented in the Bible
  • Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of biblical themes common to other literary traditions, such as origin stories, hero stories, songs, parables, and narrative
  • Identify and discuss in writing and classroom discussion important biblical figures, such as Adam, Eve, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, David, Jesus, the Apostles, and Paul
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the historical factors in the composition, compilation, and editing of the Bible
  • Demonstrate familiarity with several biblical books, such as Job, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Isaiah, and the Psalms

  • Syllabi Listing See ALL Quarters
    Course
    Year Quarter
    Item
    Instructor  
    ENGL 277
    Spring 2012
    6865
    James Bower
    ENGL 277
    Summer 2010
    6371
    James Bower


    Two Year Projected Schedule

    Year One* Year Two**
    Fall
    Winter
    Spring
    Summer
    Mini 
    Fall
    Winter
    Spring
    Summer
    Mini
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

    *If fall quarter starts on an odd year (2003, 2005, etc.), it's Year One.
    **
    If fall quarter starts on an even year (2002, 2004, etc.), it's Year Two.

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