REL 340 - The Bible as Literature: The Hebrew Scriptures

(Same as ENG 340.) This course considers the Hebrew Scripture as literature. Key texts of various genres from the Hebrew Scriptures will be examined. Clarification of the parameters of biblical scholarships and interpretation will be established. Literary criticism will be employed to engage the various genres of biblical literature. This course prioritizes clear and creative articulation using writing skills. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits