Encountering Scripture Through Art

College University of Trinity College, Faculty of Divinity
Instructor(s) Deller, Walter
Course Code TRB2920HF
Semester First Semester
Section 9101
Online Yes
Credits One Credit
Location Online – Synchronous
Description

In this course we will look at a variety of biblical episodes and stories from both the Old and New Testaments and how they have been seen, imagined, and interpreted by artists and musicians over the centuries. We will explore how these works of art spoke to and about the period in which they were created, how they open up new dimensions of understanding the scriptures for us, and the relationship between convention and imagination in interpreting the scriptures. In two sessions we will look in particular at Bach€™s St John Passion, and in relation to it the differing ways the Passion of Jesus Christ has been depicted over the centuries.

Pre-Requisites None (Intro to OT and NT would be desirable)
Schedule MonWed
Start & End Date May 26, 2021
Start Time 18:00
End Time 21:00
Hours Per Week 3
Minimum Enrolment 10
Maximum Enrolment 20
Enrolment Notes

Last day to withdraw: May 31, 2021

Teaching Method
Lectures
Seminars
Readings
Workshop
Means of Evaluation
Class Participation
Reflection Paper
Research Paper
Summative Paper
Currently Offered Summer 2021