The Bible as Literature
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Overview
Subject area
ENG
Catalog Number
205
Course Title
The Bible as Literature
Department(s)
Description
This course analyzes the Bible's narrative and poetic style using the techniques ofliterary criticism and considers the Bible in literary context. The class will cover thedistinction between the Hebrew and Christian Bibles, the role of the Bible in literary history, and particular aspects of Biblical style, including parallelism, motif, metaphor, parable, and the text’s various approaches to narrative. As an origin story, the text may be compared to other textual traditions within this genre.CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-World Cultures & Global Issues
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate LaGuardia CC
Liberal Arts
Yes
Requirement Designation
FWG - Flexible Core - World Cultures & Global Issues
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
011748