Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2017
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FWIS 177 001 (CRN: 23425)
BIZARRE BIBLICAL STORIES
Long Title: BIZARRE BIBLICAL STORIES
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Instructor: Ogren, Brian
Meeting: 10:50AM - 12:05PM TR (9-JAN-2017 - 21-APR-2017)
Part of Term: First Year Writing
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 15
Section Enrolled: 15
Enrollment data as of: 24-APR-2024 6:15PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
27-APR-2017
9:00AM - 12:00PM R
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.