ENGL 0137 - The Bible as Literature:Old Testament

Institution:

Kansas City Kansas Community College

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Description:

3 hours credit This introductory course to the Bible as literature exposes students to the study of the Old Testament as literature. Selected readings from the Old Testament will be subjected to the scrutiny of literary and gendered analysis. The question of dates and authorship will be discussed. Students will learn about some of the different types of literature to be found in the Old Testament. Additionally, the materials will be analyzed in terms of imagery, symbolism, metaphor, theme, purpose, diction, voice, etc.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kckcc.edu

Phone Number:

(913) 334-1100

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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