Mar 28, 2024  
University Catalog 2019-2020 
    
University Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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ENGL 3666 - The Devil in Sacred and Secular Literature

(THEO 3666 , XCOR 3020 ) This course examines the theological and literary origins and evolution of the portrayal of the devil, from God’s prosecuting attorney in the Hebrew Bible to later portrayals as a monster of scientific creation. Students will explore how the character of the devil and the problem of evil impact a just and humane society by studying sacred texts from around the globe, including but not limited to the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and the Koran, as well as secular literature including but not limited to such texts as Dante’s Inferno, Marlowe’s Dr. Faustus, Milton’s Paradise Lost, and Defoe’s Political History of the Devil. Prerequisite(s):  Completion of English and Reading developmental coursework, if needed. (3, EXPLORATIONS/Faith & Society)



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