 | University of Virginia record February, 1912 |  |
THE JOHN B. CARY MEMORIAL SCHOOL OF BIBLICAL
HISTORY AND LITERATURE.
Professor Forrest.
For Undergraduates.
Course B1: Old Testament History. English Literature A1 or
A2 prerequisite.—Attention will be given to Hebrew origins and the
various periods of the history through nomadic life, early settlement,
monarchy, dissolution of the state, exile, and restoration. Incidentally,
an effort will be made to appraise the effect of modern
science, philosophy, and historical criticism upon the Old Testament
records, and to aid thoughtful students in adjusting newly acquired
knowledge with former beliefs. Instruction will be given
by lectures, assigned readings, reports and discussions. (B. A. or
B. S. credit, 3 session-hours.) Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10-11.
Rotunda, S. E.
Course B2: Biblical Literature: Course B1 or any B course in
the schools of English prerequisite, although special students may be
admitted without satisfying the prerequisite. The various forms of
biblical literature will be studied both as aids to the formation of
a correct style, and as masterpieces of literature. Biblical narratives,
essays, sermons, orations, and poems will be analyzed and
compared with notable examples in general English literature. The
influence of the Bible upon literature will also be appraised. Instruction
by lectures, assigned readings, and exercises. (B. A. or
B. S. credit, 3 session-hours.) Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 9-10.
Rotunda, S. E.
For Graduates and Undergraduates.
Course C1: New Testament History and Teaching: Courses
B1 and B2, or the former of these and one B course from the schools
the times between the close of the Old Testament and the opening
of the New Testament will introduce students to the life and literature
of the closing period of Hebrew national history. A more
detailed study of New Testament history and teaching in relation
to the preceding period will acquaint students with the facts and
forces of the beginnings of Christianity and the early development
of the church. Instruction will be given by lectures, assigned readings,
and discussions. Frequent written exercises will be required.
Each term an essay giving the results of the student's research into
some question related to the main subject of the course will be
called for. Hours by appointment. Rotunda, S. E.
Course C2: Formation and Literary Value of the English Bible:
Courses B1 and B2, or either of these and any B course from the
schools of English, prerequisite.—A study of the history of the Text
and the Canon will lead up to a study of the history of the English
Bible. Special attention will be given to the various English versions
that culminated in the Authorized and Revised versions. The
earlier versions will be examined, their sources will be considered,
and the literary value of both the earlier and later versions estimated.
In addition to a study of these versions in original copies
or reprints, a wide range of reading will be required in the voluminous
literature of the subject, reports and papers will be called
for on assigned topics, and an essay demanding original investigation
will be a part of each term's work. Hours by appointment.
Rotunda, S. E.
But one C course will be given each session; C2 is offered for
1912-13.
Primarily for Graduates.
Course D1: or secondary minor. Course C1, or its equivalent prerequisite.—Historical
and Literary Criticism of the New Testament.
Hours by appointment. Rotunda, S. E.
Further advanced work in Biblical History and Literature may
be arranged to meet the needs of students.
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