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RCS464 - The Bible and Literature in English

Description

The relationship between the Bible and the canon of literature in English, and especially intertextual relationships between biblical and literary texts. Topics include the history of biblical translation, the Bible and popular culture, the combination of biblical and classical mythologies in the creation of Western cultural ideals, the impact of biblical interpretation on literary theory. May include literary works by Shakespeare, Milton, Melville, Faulkner, Atwood.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Cross-listed courses

ENGL464 - The Bible and Literature in English

Formerly

RS 464

Note(s)

  • Credit will be granted for only one of RCS 464, ENGL 409, ENGL 464, RS 464.

Course offered by

Religion, Culture and Society Program

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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