神学硕士-宗教与艺术

这种专注使学生对宗教与艺术之间相互形成的关系感兴趣。研究领域包括神学美学，艺术在履行会众和社区的社会使命中的作用，宗教在文学中的作用，艺术在个人奉献，精神实践以及会众生活和身份方面的生成作用。定期提供写作方面的实践课程（创意，非小说和歌曲），并且是课程的重要组成部分。
This concentration serves the student with interests in the mutually formative relationship of religion and the arts. Areas of inquiry include theological aesthetics, the role of art in fulfilling the societal mission of congregations and communities, the role of religion in literature, art's generative role in personal devotion, spiritual practice, and congregational life and identity. Practical courses in writing (creative, non-fiction, and song) are offered regularly and are an important component in the curriculum.<br><br>Learning Goals:<br><br>Student will demonstrate creative imagination in at least one of two streams of activity: A) The translation of theological concepts into images, sounds, movements, novels, plays, or poetry. B) In scholarship, preaching, worship design, and other modes of expressive theological reflection.<br><br>Student will put their engagement with the arts into conversation with the broader components of their theological education.<br><br>Student will build a greater recognition of the interconnections between religion and the arts and be able to articulate points of affinity between the two.