ENGL 2085 - Bible As Literature

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture NoneLab None
Course Description: This college literature course intended for all students will analyze and explore Biblical Literature. It may include Old Testament literature that demonstrates the genres of short story, biography, tragedy, philosophy, and epic narratives. The course does not study theology or doctrine, but rather focuses on events, characters, and literary techniques.
MnTC Goals
6 Humanities/Fine Arts

Prerequisite(s): Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of C or higher.

Major Content

Bible as Literature
Genres of Old Testament literature Epic narrative Drama Poetry Biography Short story
Individuals and events
Literary techniques

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in Biblical literature.
analyze these works as expressions of individual and human values within an historical and social context.
articulate an informed personal reaction to works in Biblical literature
respond critically to works in Biblical literature.
analyze basic literary elements in works studied.

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ENGL 2085 - Bible As Literature