RA8570

RA

8570

Engaging the Arts in Religion/Theology Dissertations

This course is aimed at PhD students who wish to engage the arts and material culture in their dissertations as part of an interdisciplinary approach to the study of religion/theology. We will focus on various theoretical and methodological approaches to material sources (such as, but not limited to, iconography and iconology, aesthetics, material culture studies, and ethnography) and consider the benefits and issues of working with art and objects. Students will gain familiarity with museum archives and digital image databases as well as with the ins-and-outs of responsibly using images, including seeking publication rights and permissions. It would also benefit Art & Religion PhD students who wish to strengthen their knowledge of theory and methods in the history of art.

Graduate

Institutional