I'm considering taking a Bible as Lit. class?

Question

Sounds interesting.
Would take up an elective.
Buttt, I don't want to have it end up being some sorta highly pious teacher turn it into a religion class. It would make me very angry if that happened. I live in the south, in a Catholic city, the probability of that happening may be higher than usual.
Then there's also the possibility of it actually being interesting and being able to objectivly break it down and analyze it as literature.
But then there's also a billion other electives that sound like they could be more fun.
What say you Y!A:RS?
Take it or no?
Also, anyone who has taken a Bible as Literature course- sharing your experiences would be nice. ;x

Answer 1

It could be anything from thinly disguised preaching to a genuine historical-critical analysis of literary forms and themes. Find out as much as you can beforehand, the course description, the assigned texts, the teacher's other classes. It could potentially be a very illuminating look at a very significant, long studied and often misunderstood collection of literature. Or it could be a waste of time.

You say the city is Catholic. What about the school? Some (not all) Jesuit schools are very good at presenting a very realistic (not pietistic) approach to scriptural and religious studies. But teachers who can't tell the difference between school and church aren't very good teachers. I'm no authority on Southern culture but I understand there are pockets of modern civilization here and there. Even if the class is a sham, maybe with a little persistence you could make an honest course out of it.

Answer 2

I took that one (I have a Journalism/English degree

It was easy...

You have to have a "King Jame's" version, though...modern day re-translations are not acceptable...

The Bible is the only textbook, and you will have to read the whole thing from start to finish during the semester, but the midterms and finals are usually just papers to write...

I got a B-...but only because I'm a sinner...(just kidding...it was one of my most easiest electives ever...and on the first day, when some people in class realized the English Professor wasn't treating The Bible as a "Oh Holy Moly" piece of work...he was treating it "as it really is," which is a collection of fine English Literature...half the class got up and walked out...)

And the discussions are pretty good...and after that...you'll be armed and ready when the "Bible Thumpers" come a knockin' on your noggin...(or front door)

Cheers!

Answer 3

I never took a Bible lit course, but in high school some of the stories we did were from the Bible, such as the Creation, the Flood, the Exodus.

You will most likely not dive into religionism so much as to analyze the content of the story, the overall meaning, etc. It will likely be much like taking Greek Mythology except you will be taking the Hebrew version.

Answer 4

Girl,

ima put it like this last semester i signed up to take English Bible 280 as lit. and when i got their the teacher was kind of wacky scary like he talked fast and was nerdy and rude to everyone and kept saying that the bible wasnt factual but events that were preceived to be back then and it was just weird and VERY VERY VERY touchy subject i would say its definitely alot more work than any other lit class in the world because everyone aruges and its a lot more research simply because their is so much info on these thing. i believe its a good experience but if u want to just get threw school then just take another dammn class lol but good luck girl muahz :)

Answer 5

Hi! I had Bible as a subject in school and continued after school with it. It is so much fun, and you learn a GREAT deal about life. The TRUTH about life. not some kind of "crap" the world gives you. The Word of God is the best thing to help you through your life's battles and hardships. I don't think you will regret taking Bible as a subject.
And if you have a teacher who's making it a "religious" class. Don't give up on it. It's what you make of the situation that counts. You can never be disappointed by God. eventhough it sometimes feels like it. But God loves us soooooo much and His Word, the Bible, is true!!!
My life is a testimony of that!!!!

Answer 6

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Answer 7

if you can study the pagan Lit class provided they have one
taking Bible Lit would be a big mistake because it would most likely turn into a preach fest and you not being a christian would turn you into the victim
don't put your self through that its not worth it

I went to bible collage and me being a pagan made things difficult there would not be A day that some thumper would try to convert me and the more I said no the more the little fucers pushed until I threatened to put a curse on them
but I did get my masters in theology

Answer 8

Do it! If you are smart enough, do it. I hope that you do it. I figure that the challenge would tax you, but you just might be able to understand a few things that are wonderful.

Take it. But I would say to you, is there a law against going to meet the teacher before you took another step? I wouldn't want to learn it from a Roman Catholic either.

Answer 9

It could be an awesome class - and you are right, it could have a great deal to do with the Instructor.
But the Bible can go deep in human issues and it may well be worth the chance.

Answer 10

In all honesty it depends on the professor, and sometimes the University.

You can have the exact same class but with two different instructors they will be like night and day.

I suggest you find out who is teaching the course, and ask someone who has taken it.