ENG 275 - The Bible as Literature

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): WR 115 or designated placement.

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

Course Level: Lower Division Collegiate

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.