Creativity as Sacrifice: Toward a Theological Model for Creativity in the Arts

by James M. Watkins

Overview

Theological interest in art is at a premium. However, theological engagement with art is often enacted without a clear sense of method. This text argues for a theological methodology in engaging the arts, and, specifically, the author puts forward a theological model for understanding human creativity in the light of Jesus sacrificial redemption. In dialogue with theology, philosophy, psychology, and art theory, the author establishes the relevance and applicability of an incarnational and sacrificialmodel of human creativity. Theological models also do more than provide a conceptual framework for theological inquiries. They engage the imagination. A theological model for human creativity is like an invitation to join in the creative vision God has for the world and to embody this vision in ones own creative work. Therefore, Creativity as Sacrifice does not merely articulate a conceptual framework for human creativity; it also casts a vision for human life as a creative response to the gracious gifts of a creative God.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781451494235
Publisher:	Augsburg Fortress, Publishers
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	Emerging Scholars
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

James M. Watkins teaches humane letters and Bible at Veritas School in Richmond, Virginia. He holds an MCS in Christianity and the arts from Regent College and a BA in studio art from Wheaton College. This volume is based on a thesis completed at St. Mary"s College, University of St. Andrews under the supervision of David Brown.