Sacred writings: the hymn
Walter Veit
8 points * 4 hours per week * First semester * Clayton
This subject investigates the tradition, development, forms and elements of hymnic poetry in European literature, its relationship to myths and its function in religious ritual.
Assessment
Written (5000 words): 60% * Examination (1 hour): 40%
Prescribed texts
The Bible any complete edition, preferably the King James translation with Greek and/or Latin text