ENG 220 - The Bible as Literature

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
This course meets the Arts & Humanities General Education Requirement.

Study the Bible from a literary perspective, with attention to historical and cultural contexts. Explore how the Bible uses literary devices to convey its themes. Analyze how biblical content and structures have influenced subsequent European and American literature.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 /ENG 101A or permission of the department chair.

Crosslisted: Also offered as ENG 220H ; credit is not given for both ENG 220 and ENG 220H .

Note: Typically offered at MC and OL; fall term.