Ernest Kaulbach
Professor
— Ph.D., 1970,
Cornell University
Distinguished Teaching Professor, Department of English
Interests
Classics, English, Medieval Studies, Religious Studies, Language and linguistics
CTI 345 •
The Bible As Literature
34245 •
Fall 2013
Meets
MWF 1200pm-100pm PAR 105
(also listed as
E 358J, R S 355 )
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History of the Exegesis of the Septuagint (Greek) Bible to reference the use of the Bible in Art, Law, Medicine, Science, Literature, Music, etc. up to 1500 CE. Progress assessed by short quizzes and final exam, although the principal assessment will be determined by a lengthy research paper (done and edited in stages).
Texts:
Any RSV version of the Bible.
Grading:
1.) attendance2.) weekly quizzes3.) final4.) paper.To receive an “A,” one must have an “A” in all four areas (same for “B”). A lesser grade “B” or “C” means that the student receives the lesser grade for the entire course. Miss more than two classes and you receive a “B.”
