1. To make students aware of the approaches to the interpretation of the Bible in   
   the Black community.
2. To enable students to understand the historical reasons why these differences   
   exist.

Communicate Effectively through Writing

To strengthen skills in written composition, analysis, and presentation by means of 
projects such as essays, papers, reports, and examinations.

Communicate Effectively through Speech

To strengthen skills in oral expression, analysis, style, and interaction by means 
such as class reports, class discussion, and oral examinations.

Computer Literacy

To enhance and facilitate computer literacy by the use of word processing, the web, 
email, and OASIS through research, preparation, and presentation of work such as 
oral class reports and completion of written assignments.

Critical Thinking

To foster critical thinking by engaging in activities such as classroom discussion 
and debate, essay examinations, and oral presentations.

Moral Reasoning (Ethics)

To assist in the continued development of moral and ethical reasoning and 
reflection by encouraging creative thinking regarding individual and community 
concerns and needs, the challenging of prejudices and stereotypes, and examining 
rational and ethical bases of constructive social interactions.

I. Biblical Studies in the Post-Enlightenment Period
II. 19th Century African American Interpreters of Scripture
III. Black Biblical Hermeneutics:  1900-1950
IV. Black Biblical Hermeneutics:  1950 to the Present
    A. Thurman, forerunner to King, Cone, & Felder
    B. King, the student of Thurman
    C. Cone & Liberation Theology:  A Marxist Appropriation of Thurman
    D. Felder:  Advancing Thurman into the 21st Century
V. Course summation and conclusion

The University of Georgia insisted upon the highest standards of moral conduct in 
all its courses.  In keeping with the University Honor Code and Academic Honesty 
Policy, each student is expected to do his/her own academic work and to acknowledge 
fully any assistance and/or any academic resource.  All academic work must meet the 
standards contained in "A Culture of Honesty."