HUM 4700: The Role of the Christian Artist

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Number: HUM 4700:

Name: The Role of the Christian Artist

Instructor: ACU Shared Course Intro

Section: IS-001

Credits: 3


Learning Resources:

Text:  Imagine: A Vision for Christians in the Arts (Paperback) by Steve Turner

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Course Description:

In the ‘Christian world’ of our modern culture, the artist is often put aside as irrelevant; however, God has created the artist to be a vessel of His own creativity, revelation and beauty.  This course will bring you closer to God with an understanding of His purpose for the artist as a communicator of His message in the creative arts (music, literature, film, drama, dance and the visual arts).

Course Goals and Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will:

1.  Examine the role of the artist in light of God's Word.                                                              

2.  Be able to understand God’s purpose for the artist as a communicator of His  message.

3.  Explore the influence of the Christian artist in the modern culture.

4.  Define the importance of the arts from God’s perspective.    

5.  Examine current issues facing the Christian artist.

 

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