Books
Sense of the Soul: Art and the Visual in Christian Worship
Willam A. Dyrness
Senses of the Soul explores the way art and visual elements are incorporated into Christian worship. It incorporates research conducted in Los Angeles congregations. Through extensive interviews in a sample of Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox congregations it looks into the way visual elements actually become part of the experience of worship. By looking at attitudes and experiences of beauty, art, and memories, it suggests that believers appropriate images and aesthetic encounters in terms of imaginative structures that have been formed through worship practices over time. By comparing responses across denominations, the book proposes that people receive visual elements in ways that have been shaped by long traditions and specific background beliefs. In addition to discussions of the differences between the major Christian traditions, the book also examines the relation of art and beauty to worship, the role of memories and everyday life, and the power of images in spirituality and worship.
By its focus on the worshiper, the book seeks to make a contribution to the growing conversation between the arts and Christian worship and to the process of worship renewal.
ISBN: 1-55635-864-4
Emerging Churches: Creating Christian Community in Postmodern Cultures
Eddie Gibbs and Ryan K. Bolger
Across the religious landscape, profound changes are creating new spiritual maps and reconfiguring churchgoing constituencies. These changes are taking place in the United Kingdom and the United States as a growing number of frontier churches successfully take root. Whereas many traditional denominations are losing young people, these emerging churches are successfully recapturing nonpracticing Christians and the never-churched.
Emerging Churches provides the first comprehensive examination of the emerging church phenomenon in the West. It considers emerging patterns in leadership, worship, mission, spiritual practices, and cultural engagement.--Summary from Baker Books ISBN:0801027152
Finding God in the Movies: 33 Films of Reel Faith
Catherine M. Barsotti and Robert K. Johnston
"In Finding God in the Movies Catherine Barsotti and Robert Johnston show you how to combine your love of movies with your desire for God. Introducing thirty-three films of faith--ranging from Tender Mercies to X-Men--the authors identify and explore key biblical themes like forgiveness, faith, and repentance. An enthusiastic guide for the individual movie lover or small group, this resource contains production notes and film synopses, relevant Scripture texts, theological reflection, recommended video clips, discussion questions, and more. It will deepen your fervor for film and for God." --Summary from Baker Books Available for purchase at the Fuller Bookstore. ISBN: 0801064813
Too Deep for Words: A Theology of Liturigical Expression
"Exploring fundamental ways in which verbal expression in worship relates to aesthetic expression, Clayton Schmit provides a vitally important book for all homiletics students and scholars. Worship isn't just a sequence of 'holy' words. Schmit reflects theologically on the relationship between verbal and aesthetic expression, demonstrating the aesthetic significance of verbal liturgical expression and the aesthetic responsibility of those who preach, pray, and lead in public worship."--Summary from book jacket. Buy Too Deep for Words at the Fuller Bookstore. ISBN: 0664223923
A Matrix of Meanings: Finding God in Pop Culture
Craig Detweiler and Barry Taylor
Co-authored by Reel Spirituality's Craig Detweiler along with Barry Taylor, professional musician and adjunct professor of popular culture at Fuller Seminary. Published by Baker Books: Engaging Culture Series. Available for purchase at the Fuller Bookstore. ISBN: 080102417X
Reel Spirituality: Theology and Film in Dialogue
This book guides Christian moviegoers in an exploration of theological and biblical approaches to film criticism. Dr. Johnston serves as a Professor of Theology and Culture at Fuller Seminary. Published in 2000 by Baker Books: Engaging Culture Series. ISBN: 080102241X Buy Reel Spirituality at the Fuller Bookstore.
Visual Faith: Art, Theology and Worship in Dialogue
What is the relationship between the church and the art world? Dr. Dyrness is a Professor of Theology and Culture at Fuller Seminary. He has published in a variety of fields, including: theology and culture, apologetics, theology and art and global missions. Published in 2001 by Baker Books: Engaging Culture Series. ISBN: 0801022975 Buy Visual Faith at the Fuller Bookstore.
Theology, News and Notes,
October 2001 "Art for Faith's Sake"
