REL 230 - Psalms

3 hours
Study of the prayers and praises rising out of the personal and corporate worship experiences in Old Testament times. Rich in themes common to the life of faith ranging from prayers of penitence to joyous trust in God, the Psalms represent a high water mark in devotional literature unsurpassed today. Attention will be given to the stated basis for faith as well as the expressions of faith.(Meets Perspectives General Education Requirement.)