This course is a general survey of the Bible with emphasis given to its
historical, geographical, cultural, and literary aspects. Instruction is
academic and objective. No attempt is made to indoctrinate students as to
the truth or falsity of the biblical documents. There is no bias for or
against any religious group or denomination. The instructor for this course
is a certified teacher chosen without regard to his or her religious or non-
religious beliefs. The purpose of this course is to help students better
understand the historical context of biblical literature, and the
relationship of the Bible to the history, culture, literature, art, and
social customs of the present day.
