- The 2008 New College lectures are available to download in MP3 format (scroll down)»
God and the Artist: Human Creativity in Theological Perspective by Prof Trevor Hart
Unless we are creators, we are not fully alive.
MADELEINE L’ENGLE
The relationship between creativity, imagination and belief is a rich topic that has been explored by theologians and artists alike for many centuries. Drawing on the work of Shakespeare, Shelley, Cervantes, Tolkien and others, Professor Trevor Hart addressed this topic at the 22nd annual New College Lecture series. Read a detailed summary of all 3 New College lectures by New College's Master Prof Trevor Cairney here» During his New College Lectures visit Greg Clarke conducted a series of interviews with Professor Hart about his topic»
Tuesday 2nd Sept
‘The lunatic, the lover and the poet’: divine copyright and the dangers of ‘strong imagination’ Download MP3» (7.3 MB)
Wednesday 3rd Sept
The ‘heart of man’ and the ‘mind of the maker’: Tolkien and Sayers on imagination and human artistry Download MP3» (6.95 MB)
Thursday 4th Sept
Givenness, grace, and gratitude: creation, artistry and eucharist Download MP3» (7.7 MB)
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