P T 27 5 - Preaching and the Arts

Institution:

Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School

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Description:

Gail A. Ricciuti Prerequisite: PT 118 The course explores how preaching constitutes an art, and transforms its practitioners into artists, by exploring the characteristics of other "fine arts" and the biblical roots of the creative act. The artistic valueof ambiguity, approaches of artists in other fields, identification of artistic practices for preachers, and avoidance of "kitsch" in thepulpit are also addressed, and in-class sharing of preaching artistry is included.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.crcds.edu

Phone Number:

(585) 271-1320

Calendar System:

Semester

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