| Butler Community College |
Herb Jackson
|
| Fine Arts/Humanities Department |
Fall 1998
|
Course Outline:
LT 232. Introduction
to Biblical Literature. 3 hours credit. An introduction to the variety
of literary genre found in the poetic and prose passages of the Bible,
the use of literature to establish the Judo-Christian faith, and the influence
that biblical literature has had upon the literature of the English language.
TEXTBOOK:
White, J. Benton. From Adam to Armageddon.
International
Thomson Publishing/Wadsworth Publishing.
Course Objectives:
At the completion
of this course, the student should be able to:
Explain the essential components and
tools of methodical study of biblical literature.
- The various types of Bible study
- The language and vocabulary of Bible study
- The method and importance of inductive study.
- The crises or turning points in the biblical story
- Major themes of the Bible.
- The development of the Scriptures into the accepted canon
- The history of translation and its implications
- The cultural presuppositions that influence the biblical writing and their interpretation.
- The location and nature of various literacy genre in the Bible and the principles for interpreting each
- The unity and diversity of the Bible
- The various interpretative approaches to the Bible and their effect on biblical understanding
- The influence of biblical literature upon the English language.
Independent study of audio/video materials augmented by text and study guide; collaboration and participation with class members and faculty vi available means. Faculty role is facilitator of learning experience.
Miscellaneous:
Students with impaired sensory, manual
or speaking skills are encouraged to and have the responsibility of contacting
their instructor, in a timely fashion, regarding reasonable accommodation
needs.
