It will provide the methodologies needed to study the ancient biblical texts. Theories of authorship and dating will be examined. In particular, the stories of each biblical book will be situated within the history of ancient Israel. Students can demonstrate both sensitivity to various expressions of religious belief in diverse cultures, and a critical understanding of their meaning.
Students can think and write analytically and critically using historical data.
In this course, plagiarism in a paper reduces the grade to failure. Lourdes College has an established procedure for a fair resolution of students academic concerns. Have the Academic Grievance Form properly signed, and pursue the steps within a reasonable length of time. If you are unable to attend class, please advise the instructor as soon as possible, preferably prior to class. After two absences, the student must negotiate with the instructor to remain in the class.