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2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

RS 334 - Religion and Literature

Considers the role of mythic imagination in religious faith, from perspectives of literary criticism, comparative literature, and theology. Topics may include: Christian analogues to themes in primitive mythology, the religious vision in the “myths” of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, literature reflecting the situation of faith in a culture, and the role of metaphor and story in shaping Christian faith experience.

Prerequisites: A 200-level Religious Studies course.

Credits: 3 cr.
Liberal Studies Requirement: Literary Studies