REL 263 - Theology, Beauty, and the Arts

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This course examines theological topics related to the arts. In dialogue with contemporary artists such as poets, musicians, painters, and architects, as well as with theologians past and present, the course considers the source and meaning of aesthetic experiences in relation to issues related to the arts such as the role of creativity and imagination, the nature of beauty in creation and in God, and the role of suffering and struggle in human life. Prerequisite: one course in biblical studies or theology. Not offered 2021-2022.