THRS 2221 - Spirituality and the Arts: Art Making as a Spiritual Practice

5 credit hours
An exploration of key theological questions connecting spirituality and the arts, within Catholicism and the larger Christian community. This course will consider how the arts may serve as a vehicle for encounter- with God, oneself, and the world. In particular, it will explore the practice of art-making as a way of knowing. Class includes guest speakers and field trips, allowing us to investigate how artistry informs not only individual faith, but inspires social action. CT