Introduction to Biblical Literature
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Butler Community College
 Herb Jackson
Fine Arts/Humanities Department 
Fall 1998
Course Outline
Introduction to Biblical Literature

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.

  1. The various types of Bible study
  2. The language and vocabulary of Bible study
  3. The method and importance of inductive study.
Articlulate God's creative activity in the development of His people.
  1. The crises or turning points in the biblical story
  2. Major themes of the Bible.
Compare biblical texts with extra-biblical literature in its historical milieu.
  1. The development of the Scriptures into the accepted canon
  2. The history of translation and its implications
  3. The cultural presuppositions that influence the biblical writing and their interpretation.
Evaluate the nature and importance of the biblical canon
  1. The location and nature of various literacy genre in the Bible and the principles for interpreting each
  2. The unity and diversity of the Bible
  3. The various interpretative approaches to the Bible and their effect on biblical understanding
  4. The influence of biblical literature upon the English language.
Telecourses:
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.