The Bible As Literature

(Enrollment based)

Course No. OTLGBI

Semesters: 1; Credits: ½

Prerequisites: English I

This course will explore the literary genres, forms, and motifs of the Bible. Students will research and discuss the influences of these narratives on western literature. The course will compare the stories of origin, hero’s journey, psalm, and the theme of loss with modern literature. Students will recognize similarities in biblical stories of love, jealousy and family with the writing of Shakespeare and other poets, Students will be required to furnish their own copy of the required textbook and a student-selected translation of the Bible.