Required Text
The Bible, Authorized Kings James Version with Apocrypha (Oxford University Press).
Electronic Text: The Bible as Literature
Useful: Hypertext Bible
Parallel KJV and RSV
Summary of the Bible
Comparative Religions
Internet Resources
Bible Browser
Audio Bible

Performance Objectives
1. Complete all readings prior to coming to class. Reading means exploring texts and all links.
2. Bring completed assignment to class each day.  Bible exploration questions will be given to you at the beginning of each class. You must research appropriate materials, following suggestions provided in class; a completed assignment requires at least one single-spaced page of writing.  Since this class writings/research folder can receive up to 30 points of the total 100 class points, you will want to excel in both quality and quantity of writing. This writings folder will be kept up to date with the most recent writing always on top.  Writings should have date, writing #, and topic heading.  References used must be cited. Originality of thinking and depth of insight will figure prominently in the points awarded for the completed folder of writings. The writing is due at roll call. You may be asked to summarize your writing for the class.
3. Using the Web, construct a customized Bible study guide. This guide must have a contents page which indicates a clear pattern of organization.  You may choose, for example, to study the women of the Bible; the prophet(s), kings (s) or priest(s); to trace one  theme (such as the rivalry between first- and second-born, barren women, a numbers symbolism such as forty, and so forth).  You should address the Bible as a whole.  This customized study guide can  garner up to 30 points; guides will be ranked relative to other students' work.  Your guide should also contain a works cited page. Please