From the awe inspiring Gothic cathedrals of the 13th century, to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, to the seven-ton crucifix built by sculptor Marshall Fredericks, the artistic and church communities have grown up almost hand-in-hand. Behind all these master-works is the feeling of artist that God’s greatness can and should be reflected in our artistic creations. In today’s visual world, the Church more than ever, needs to embrace the rich history and current face of the artistic community. ...
Every day we’re bombarded by it, everywhere we look there’s something we just can’t escape. From the moment we awake to when we fall asleep in the evening our eyes and ears are constantly getting messages from all around, whether we know it or not. I’m not talking about advertising, I’m not talking about graphic design, and I’m not even talking about that ubiquitous and fearsome “media. ” That thing we can help but overlook ...
New-found knowledge can shatter an attitude of passivity. The college student, now semi-educated in the field of communication, returns home with an eager eye for all things impractical and outdated. This critical outlook immediately places Sunday morning worship services on the dissection table. An immediate change is noticeable—the church recently installed a beautiful projector system. While an exciting purchase for the small Christian community, the expensive equipment has become nothing more than a glorified ...
Alright, so God loves justice. And Christians are supposed to create art. We are called to construct, cultivate, and create a picture of God’s love for humanity. But, you may be saying, “I still do not see how these two things mix?” What does that actually look like? (more…)
y Sally Thayer Habakkuk 2 2 Then the LORD replied: “Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it. 3 For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay. 4 “See, he is puffed up; his desires are not upright— but the righteous will live by his faith” 18 “Of what value is an idol, since a man ...
Welcome to the genesis of a student journal of Christian communication and culture created as a project of Moody Bible Institute students for the course “Biblical Perspectives of Media and Culture.”