RelIgIous studIes 101 - the Bible:texts and Contexts

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Rhodes College

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Fall. Credits: 4. Degree Requirements: Life Then and Now, F1. The first in a two-course sequence that introduces the "Life" curriculum, this course focuses on introducing students to the academic study of the Bible. Students will survey representative texts from each genre of biblical writing in the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. Particular attention will be paid to understanding the role of historical and cultural context in shaping biblical views on theological issues (God, sin and evil , Jesus ' significance, e.g.)Religious Studies 101 is a prerequisite for 200-level courses in biblical studies. Humanities 101-102 can substitute for Religious Studies 101.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rhodes.edu

Phone Number:

(901) 843-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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