Students should come with a willingness to take risks, to accept criticism, and to work hard. Evaluation is based on participation and on the quality of the work produced. Mr. D. Hettinga. W44 Reading and Writing Christian Lyric Poetry. This course explores Christian lyric poetry through studying and composing poems.
Emphasis is on possible definitions, development, forms, and modes of the genre.
Evaluation is based on group participation, a short paper, and a portfolio of three to five original poems. Previous experience writing poetry is helpful but not required. Ms. D. Rienstra, Ms. K. Saupe. W45 Religious Themes in the Short Story. American literary critic Lionel Trilling argues that the fundamental subject of modern literature is salvation and damnation.