Course Catalog - 2018-2019

     

FWIS 177 - BIZARRE BIBLICAL STORIES

Long Title: BIZARRE BIBLICAL STORIES
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: This course will examine some of the more bizarre stories of the Hebrew Bible, which deal with such ideas as fratricide, incest, seduction and magic. We will see how such stories have been interpreted, and been afforded meaning, throughout the ages. All texts will be read in English translation. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for FWIS 177 if student has credit for FSEM 109.
Course URL: http://pwc.rice.edu/