Neither would I. We studied the book of Ruth in an ancient literature course in high school, along with Gilgamesh, et al. It was very interesting to read them in that context.
The effect of religion is inseparable from the course of history. It's possible to approach it from a non-theistic context.
I did Study of Religion at a Catholic private school. We studied other religions (Buddhism, Islam, and I chose to spend a year studying The Salvation Army) in a non-theistic and academic context. It was mind expanding, and a major reason I am now an atheist.
Neither would I. We studied the book of Ruth in an ancient literature course in high school, along with Gilgamesh, et al. It was very interesting to read them in that context.
The effect of religion is inseparable from the course of history. It's possible to approach it from a non-theistic context.