Drawing on the rich heritage of Christian Literature, this course introduces students to notable Christian authors and works, focusing on fiction and poetry. Depending on the instructor’s expertise, these range from focused study of a particular group of Christian writers (such as the Oxford Christians) to a survey of Christian literature from the eighteenth century until now. In addition to reading widely, sharing observations, and conducting critical research, students will be introduced to the intellectual milieux and the biographical details relating to these figures, allowing them to appreciate the ways in which Christians have engaged—imaginatively and intellectually—with the most urgent questions of their time while rooted in the unchanging Gospel. Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in at least one 200-level English course.