Bible Literature: Old Testament Ideas & Influence
This course examines the pervasive influence of the Bible on western culture and thought and examines the writings within the context of Ancient Near Eastern culture. It is a fascinating walk through time and the students may be surprised at how many modern ideas and works of art have their roots in these ancient texts.
Bible Literature: New Testament Ideas & Influence
It is important to grasp the origins of the Bible in order to understand its massive influence on history, art, and culture in American society and throughout the world. This course specifically examines the writings of the New Testament within the context of Ancient Near Eastern culture and provides a glimpse of some of the most enduring narratives of all time.
The Bible’s Impact in the American Story
The Bible’s Impact in the American Story is an online academically rigorous American history and humanities elective that helps students understand one of the major influences on the development of the United States. Through primary sources, historical inquiry, and evidence-based analysis, students learn to think like historians while examining how biblical ideas influenced America’s civic, cultural, and historical development.
Student Enrollment Process
Many of our students are taking online courses for the first time when they come to BibLit. If you have no prior experience with online learning, don’t worry. We’ll walk you through the process.