G281 Arts and Culture (Semester)

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Following the completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Articulate significant concepts such as “culture,” “art,” and “aesthetics.”
2. Identify various postures that Christians have historically maintained with respect to art and culture.
3. Distinguish various artistic expressions and evaluate their impact upon cultural traditions.
4. Articulate and integrate biblical, historical, philosophical, and theological approaches to art.
5. Discern the idolatrous from the created and cultural good.
6. Interpret and respond to mainstream arts through the discerning eyes of a faithful community.
7. Recognize and affirm the Christian vocation of culture-making, particularly with respect to art.