Free Online Series: Journey with The Saint John's Bible

Posted by Carolyn Pirtle on Feb 22, 2021 1:55:08 PM

For a second year, the McGrath Institute for Church Life launched a free online series entitled “Journey with The Saint John’s Bible.” Across six units, participants are invited to learn about the beauty of Scripture, art, and practices of prayer both ancient and new. 

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Topics: Ash Wednesday, Lent, Scripture, lectio divina, visual arts, online education, The Saint John's Bible, visio divina

The Importance of Art in Catechesis

Posted by Claire Anderson on Jan 11, 2021 7:04:00 AM

Communication is essential to human life. Throughout our lives, we have come up with many ways to get our ideas across. One particularly powerful way human beings communicate is through art. Beauty speaks to all people, across all times and places. This makes it rich source material for catechesis. Thanks to the Church’s rich artistic history, ministers in faith formation can present teachings people often overlook in powerful ways. Here are some principles to help you consider how to incorporate art into your ministry.

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Topics: catechesis, visual arts, visio divina, Christian art

Journey with The Saint John's Bible

Posted by Carolyn Pirtle on Feb 19, 2020 7:06:00 AM

This Ash Wednesday, the McGrath Institute for Church Life will launch a free online course entitled “Journey with The Saint John’s Bible.” Each of six units will be released throughout the weeks of Lent, providing participants with a journey through Scripture, art, and practices of prayer both ancient and new. 

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Topics: Lent, Scripture, lectio divina, online education, The Saint John's Bible, visio divina

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