Through reading, discussion, and experience students gain understanding of a wide range of creative arts modalities and therapeutic approaches. Appropriateness of application of modalities and methods for various populations is discussed. Art (drawing, painting, sculpting), poetry, journaling, storytelling, dance/movement, sand play, music (instruments and singing) are explored and woven intermodally with drama. Students will also research the various creative arts professional organizations that exist and determine the qualifications for becoming certified, if desired.
The course is an introductory survey course that acquaints the student with various types of creative arts therapies. It addresses various creative art modalities and how they can be utilized in various therapy approaches. The course also introduces students to the various professional organizations that are available.
Creative arts, by nature and definition, is an experiential medium. Students will be equipped to take the lessons learned from the course and apply them directly in their church or missional assignments.
This course will rest on the Psalms that encourage us to praise the Lord with music and dancing (Psalm 149:3, 150:4).
This course will encourage missional leaders to find creative ways to share the gospel that go beyond words.
This course will consider how to share the gospel in a non-linguistic context. While words may be used in songs, the focus will be more on the emotional aspect of the arts.
The arts transcend language barriers. This course will help students to use skills that speak to all cultures by improving their ability to show, not tell.
This course is practical in the sense that it encourages all types of creative arts approaches. There is something for everyone
it will appeal to many students and the people they reach.
