BBCL505

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Biblical Literature 1: Torah, Prophets, Writings

Bible and Cultures Theological School

Course Subject Code

BBCL

Course Number

505

Status

Active

Course Attributes

EMRE: Major-Religion Elective, HEB: TS-Hebrew Bible, MREL: Major-Religion, ENRE: Minor-Religion Elective, NREL: Minor-Religion

Course Short Title

Biblical Literature 1

Course Long Title

Biblical Literature 1: Torah, Prophets, Writings

Course Description

An introduction to the first testament as a source for understanding and appropriating the religious experiences, insights, commitments, and expectations of the various communities of ancient Israel. Focuses on learning to interpret biblical texts with theological and ethical sensitivity, using the tools and skills of historical-critical, social-scientific, and literary-critical research.

Min

3

Repeatable

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Course Restrictions

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Equivalent Course(s)

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