University of Portland Bulletin 2024-2025

THE 205 Biblical Texts in Global Contexts

This course examines how Biblical texts and interpretations shape faiths, theologies, spiritualities, ethics, practices, identities, cultures, and social and political dynamics. It gives students tools to interpret and engage these ancient Jewish and Christian texts from the Mediterranean world in contemporary global contexts.

Prerequisite

THE 101 or THE 105 and PHL 150 or ENG 112
  • Up one level
  • 200