Religious belief—for good and bad—has been a powerful force throughout human history. In this course we will examine the intersections of literature and faith with a focus on works that seek to both impart wisdom and explore what it means to be alive. Join us as we read and discuss writers like Shūsaku Endō, Marilynne Robinson, James Baldwin, Alice Walker, and Fyodor Dostoevsky.
Professor Mark Powell
M/W 2:00–3:15 pm
Face to face
Course poster for ENG 3250, Literature and the Sacred, Spring 2027 with Prof. Mark Powell: a gilded oval frame around a painting of hands holding an open book, on a brown map and newsprint background.
