On Catholic Imagination, Part 2: Art, Theology, and Imagination

Episode Topic: Art, Theology, and ImaginationExplore the dynamic imagination of Christian artists who transformed pagan gods into powerful symbols of their new faith. From the early Church’s reinterpretation of Hercules to the Renaissance genius of Michelangelo, discover how classical art was not rejected, but creatively absorbed and given profound new theological meaning.Featured Speakers:Gary Anderson, Hesburgh Professor Emeritus of Catholic Thought, Department of Theology, University of Notre DameRobin Jensen, Professor Emeritus, Department of Theology, University of Notre DameElizabeth Lev, Professor, Duquesne University Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/a58701.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled On Catholic Imagination.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.