Art, Religion and Theology: "Theologies" of Art in the Christian Tradition

College
Instructor(s)
Course Code ICH6350HS
NOTE: Basic degree students enrol in ICH3350HS
Semester Second Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

The course will explore significant ways that Christians have theologized the arts, artistry and art culture in Eastern and Western Christendom. The course will compare the varieties of theologies that have emerged from within the Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox traditions. The study will involve looking at paintings, icons, altarpieces, and socially and culturally engaged works of art as well as pertinent theological writings. Students will be evaluated on class participation, seminar presentations, and a research paper on an approved topic. The methodology used in the course will be a mix of lecture and class discussion on assigned readings. Class participation, 20%; seminar presentations, 30%; Major research paper, 50%.

Crosslisted to (2) Theological
Schedule Thu
Start Time 19:00
End Time 22:00
Minimum Enrolment 0
Maximum Enrolment 0
Teaching Method
Seminars
Means of Evaluation
Other
Previously Offered Fall 2012
Currently Offered Winter 2014