REL-41253 credit hours

Biblical Myths, Legends, and Folktales

Religion and Culture · 3 hrs Seminar/Discussion

REL-4125 prerequisites

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REL-1003Exploring Religion: the Bible

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Where REL-4125 counts

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  • REL HONOURS BA IN RELIGION & CULTURE

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Description

This seminar course begins by surveying major cross-cultural approaches to the study of myths, legends, and folktales. These approaches are then applied to biblical stories such as the Garden of Eden, flood, ancestor stories, and exodus traditions.

Requisite courses

REL-1003 and permission of the Department Chair [prerequisite(s)].

Restrictions

Department Permission Required. Students may not hold credit for this course and REL-3125.

Cross-listed

REL-3125(3).

Seminar

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.