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Beauty, Arts, and Christian Way (PFA360 (UG25))

Term: Spring 2026 (UNDG)

Faculty

Chessa W. Williams
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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM (1/12/2026 - 4/25/2026) Location: MAIN (HMUS 163 - Classroom Lecture)

Description

This class provides a theological and philosophical foundation for studying the performing arts. This course examines the relationship between beauty, the arts, and the Christian life and worship. It is primarily designed as an examination of the aesthetic, cultural, and creative components of the performing arts, but it will also explore other art forms, philosophies of culture, and the arts' capacities for spiritual formation. Giving particular attention to music and theatre, this course will examine the role that the arts play in society, in the church, and in Christian worship.