ENG 275 - The Bible as Literature

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

WR 115 or designated placement.

WR 115Q as required.

Course Description: Studies the composition, stories, and themes of the Bible in order to deepen understanding of its meaning and influence.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Summarize the stories, characters, and themes of the Bible and explain their ongoing impact on Western arts, culture, and philosophy. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#2: Explain the historical background of the Bible, its composition, and the formation of the canon.
CLO#3: Explain the concept of Myth in terms of meaningful narrative, and apply this to the biblical text in its Western historical and literary context.

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (48) hours per term.