summer one, 2005
9.45-11.40 am monday to thursday
218 satterfield hall


The Course: The Bible as Literature is a study of the Bible in English. Our emphasis, as the course title suggests, will be on the literary qualities of the Bible, rather than on its religious, sectarian, or ethical qualities. Our literary examination will include authorship, historical context, aspects of language, genres, and biblical "poetics." Because reading this text intensely would take much longer than a semester, we will focus on particular passages intensely within broader reading.

Texts:
The New Oxford Annotated Bible, 3rd ed.
Gibaldi. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 6th ed. (recommended.)

Papers, Exams, etc.:
Students will participate in several short online exercises and two longer exercises; one final examination covering all the material of the course (including short answer essay and identification); and online reflections after every class session.

Grading:
Short online work will count a total of 25%, longer exercises will count 25%; reflections 15%; examination 40%.

Office & Hours:
I am available by appointment and will be in my office (209d SFH) for consultation before class each day. On Mondays and Wednesdays I will be available after class. I will also hold "Chat" sessions on Web Vista during hours we will determine in class. I encourage you to contact me via email at raymond.craig@kent.edu for questions and to arrange consultations. My phone number is 672-1741. Leave voice mail messages at the same number.