Praying with Creative Arts: Poetry

Course Summary

Creative arts run through scripture and Christian tradition. It is almost impossible to read the Psalms, Song of Songs, the Gospels, and the Pauline Letters without conjuring images in one’s mind – one could practically paint pictures, compose hymns, and pen poems instantly. This Praying with Creative Arts series uses prayer through music, poetry, and visual arts as one more ministerial and evangelization tool.

You will listen to poetry composed by persons from different countries and continents (although recited by one person), place yourself in the story, write your own poetry, and invite others to share in your account. Find your quiet corner for reflection.

Practice writing a poem using scripture. You will be required to write and share the link to a poem in session three.

Successful completion of this course earns 1.5 CEU's.

General Course Objectives

• To understand poetry as a prayer tool
• To analyze key aspects of selected poetry
• To create a prayer-poem as a teaching tool

Course Materials

• No books required. All readings are online.

Course Structure and Highlights

• Week 1: Love, the bridge between Creator and created
  • To understand poetry as a methodology of evangelization
• Week 2: Interpretation, according to…?
  • To analyze key aspects of selected poetry
• Week 3: The Paradox
  • To create a prayer-poem as a teaching tool

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