The world of biblical narrative often feels strange and forbidding. Many texts exhibit strange literary features, present unsettling ethical questions, or have an unclear purpose. This course is designed to open up the rich world of biblical narrative to students, in its vast scope, diversity, and complexity.
It will equip students with an array of tools, skills, practices, and instincts that will improve their Bible reading. Much of the time of each class will be devoted to practical training in these. It will strengthen students’ theological grasp of what sort of text Holy Scripture is, while training them to read its narratives well.