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Genesis: Narrative Artistry and Theological Meanings
HDS 1417

Jointly Offered with: Faculty of Arts & Sciences as RELIGION 1134

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Description

A close critical reading in English of the Book of Genesis with an eye both to the storytellers' techniques and to the theological dimension of the text. Primary emphasis will be given to literary and religious rather than historical and editorial issues. No prerequisites, though an introductory course in critical biblical studies would be useful. Jointly offered in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Religion 1134.

School Harvard Divinity School
Credits 4
Cross Reg

Available for BTI Cross Registration

Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Course Component Lecture
Instruction Mode In Person
Grading Basis HDS Student Option (LG/SUS/AUD)
MTS/ThM Area of Focus Hebrew Bible/Old Testament
Jewish Studies
Arts of Ministry Religious Education and Spiritual Development
MDiv Histories, Theologies, and Practices Judaism
Language Course Type N/A
Language Taught N/A
MDiv Scriptural Interpretation Judaism
Course Level N/A