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RELS 12000 - Introduction to Biblical Studies: Interpretation and Culture

Course Credit: 1
(AMST, CLST, HIST, MENA)
Introduces the examination of basic issues of reading the Bible in an academic setting. Special attention will be given to the biblical texts as resources for understanding political, social, and religious discourses in the ancient world. The student will encounter introductions to historical, literary and feminist methodologies. Annually. [AH, C, R]