Upon completion of this course, students will

1) be able to identify biblical allusions in literary works
2) gain cultural and historical knowledge of the Bible
3) have a basic understanding of biblical genres and motifs
4) understand key biblical concepts
5) gain an appreciation for the Bible

Upon completion of this course, students will

1) be able to identify biblical allusions in literature works
2) gain cultural and historical knowledge of the Bible
3) have a basic understanding of biblical genres and motifs
4) understand key biblical concepts
5) gain an appreciation for the Bible

Because of the numerous biblical allusions found in the works of Western literature, it is commonly believed that students cannot enjoy and understand Western literature to its fullest without some knowledge of the Bible. While this course is designed to help students overcome the aforementioned challenge (familiarizing students with bible characters and stories), the Old and New Testaments will be studied for their own unique value. Students will be introduced to the various biblical genres such as narrative, poetry, prophecy, parable, and epistle. Moreover, key biblical concepts such as covenant, sin, judgment, justification, sanctification, Messiah, and eternal life will be introduced.

Because of the numerous biblical allusions found in the works of Western literature, it is commonly believed that students cannot enjoy and understand Western literature to its fullest without some knowledge of the Bible. While this course is designed to help students overcome the alien challenge (familiarizing students with bible characters and stories), the Old and New Testaments will be studied for their own unique value. Students will be introduced to the various biblical genres such as narrative, poetry, prophecy, paraable, and epistle. Moreover, key biblical concepts such as covenant, sin, judgment, justification, sanctification, Messiah, and eternal life will be introduced.

1. The Bible (New King James Version or New International Version)
2. Bible Gateway

1. The Bible (New King James Version or New International Version)
2. Bible Gateway