Sources and Methods: Not Lost in Translation

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This Sources and Methods course in the Honors Program looks at how the Bible has been translated from antiquity to the modern world. Students will situate selected versions and translators within their historical, social, cultural, political, and religious contexts. They will also learn how to identify and evaluate differing styles of translation. In addition, students will become familiar with the nuances of different contemporary English versions and will come to recognize how important these differences can be to discussions of topics such as the environment, sexuality, and war. It is not expected that students in this class will have knowledge of either of the major languages in which the Bible was composed, Hebrew and Greek. CR: Only open to students in the Honors Program.