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Study Surprise

Posted on December 18, 2013 by rrudeen

Somehow, I am starting the last blog post for my Art & Christ course. Time seems to think it can just get up and leave without anyone else minding. Yet the end of the semester is here (and yes, the … Continue reading →

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The Question of Self-Expression

Posted on December 12, 2013 by rrudeen

It’s hard to believe, but we have finished our final chapter of reading for our Art & Christ class. This particular chapter, written by Theodore Prescott, focused on identity relating to being an artist, a Christian, and what it means … Continue reading →

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Interview: Pastor Matthew Ingalls

Posted on December 7, 2013 by rrudeen

This week, I had the opportunity of interviewing Matthew Ingalls, who is the pastor of River Street Church of God here in Newberg. I actually attend this church, so it was a fun opportunity to pick Pastor Matt’s brain a … Continue reading →

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The Art of Collaboration

Posted on December 5, 2013 by rrudeen

In the chapter written by Suzannah Bauer in It Was Good: Making Art to the Glory of God, she focuses on artistic collaboration. It is more common than not for artists to collaborate in creating a movie, choreographing and performing a … Continue reading →

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The Community Tree

Posted on November 27, 2013 by rrudeen

In the book It Was Good: Making Art to the Glory of God, Tim Keller writes a chapter on the subject of why artists are needed in the world, particularly in the church. He makes some large claims regarding art and its … Continue reading →

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Good and Evil

Posted on November 14, 2013 by rrudeen

We have started a new book in our Art & Christ class, titled It Was Good: Making Art to the Glory of God by Ned Bustard. The first chapter focused on what goodness is, as the word plays a prominent part … Continue reading →

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Summation

Posted on November 4, 2013 by rrudeen

It is hard to believe, but we have finally finished reading and digesting Rowan Williams’ book Grace & Necessity: Reflections on Art & Love. The fourth and final chapter covered many concepts that I found compelling, and did well to serve … Continue reading →

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Artist Interview: Patricia Seggebruch

Posted on November 1, 2013 by rrudeen

For our class, we had the assignment of interviewing an artist of faith to learn about their philosophy of art, their faith background, and what they hope to say with their art. I found an artist through the website of … Continue reading →

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Shocking Art: Finding the Balance

Posted on October 26, 2013 by rrudeen

The third chapter of Grace & Necessity: Reflections on Art & Love by Rowan Williams explores the writings of Flannery O’Connor. I enjoyed this chapter quite a bit, as it provided a level of easier reading as Williams transported us into … Continue reading →

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Humans and Animals: Their Differences Found in Creation

Posted on October 17, 2013 by rrudeen

In chapter two of Grace and Necessity: Reflections on Art and Love by Rowan Williams, a particular topic peaked my interest. This concept focuses on the what differentiates humans from animals. It is true, no doubt, that both humans and animals … Continue reading →

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