Calvin College
Festival of Faith & Music
Conference
Workshop C (Sat, 2.15p)
Ironic Mind Meets Literal Mind
Does pop culture owe Christian culture anything?
Andrew Beaujon
Commons Lecture Hall (200)
A new breed of Christians interested in engaging mainstream culture has emerged.
At the same time, pop-culture journalists have started examining evangelical
culture. We'll talk about pop-culture critiques of Christian culture as well
as uncomfortable seams where cultures merge.
No Art, No Grace
Steve Stockman
Fine Arts Center Auditorium (1,200)
Steve will use his current MTh studies to unpack the intrinsic place of
the artist in the mission of the Church to bring God’s Kingdom on
earth: how that place was lost and needs to be rediscovered. He will look
at how grace can only interrupt the way the world is when we dream dreams
and see visions. There will be references to U2, Bruce Springsteen’s Seeger
Sessions and Bloc Party among others. His hope is to big up your
ideas on art and grace that we might change the world.
Jazz Master Class 101
The Fred Knapp Trio
Fine Arts Center—Swets Hall (72)
Interested in jazz, but don't know much about it? This session will
explore the form's history and conventions, with live music as
illustration.
I Sing Because I'm Happy…
Jacque Rhodes
Fine Arts Center 226 (57)
The roots of gospel music informed, encouraged and uplifted a
people oppressed by America's apartheid, slavery. This session will
explore the history of gospel music and its pioneers. Through slices of
music and live performance we follow the transition of gospel music
from "field hollars to gospel hip hop" and discuss its influence
on other forms of popular music.
Finding the Kingdom in the Culture
Adam Smith
Fine Arts Center 127 (100)
This workshop by the managing editor of Relevant Magazine will
spotlight the way God has woven His truth throughout the mainstream media
and the arts.
A Discussion with Daniel Smith
Daniel Smith
Library—Meeter Center Lecture Hall (80)
Smith talks Danielson, relationships in art-making and answers
questions about the film, Danielson: A Family Movie.
A Sort of Homecoming
Home and Homelessness in the Artistry of Bruce Cockburn and
U2
Brian Walsh
Fine Arts Center 224 (69)