RELI 1311 - Old Testament Survey

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
This course presents the historical, cultural, and literary approaches to understanding the religious themes of the Hebrew Bible. This course is a non-funded course and may not transfer.
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Summarize the history and culture of the Hebrew people and their relationship with the surrounding cultures. 2 - Discuss their concept of who God is, their relationship with God, and the mutual responsibility with the surrounding cultures. 3 - Distinguish among the general types of Hebrew writings: history (including the creation), the prophets, and the wisdom literature (including the poetry).