

Religion, Arts, and Culture

Religion fundamentally shapes the way individuals see the world, their role in society, and the roles of others in their communities. For many artists, religion inspires their imagination and becomes a theme in their work. These resources look at how faith, belief, and religious principles influence and occupy modern American and global artists, including novelists, filmmakers, and poets.

Feb
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8
2021
Culture and Development: A Manifesto?
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. EST Online
Article August 12, 2020
Confront the Facts on Flannery O’Connor
Writing for Commonweal, Paul Elie argues that if we are going to look to Flannery O’Connor’s work to help us understand matters of race, we’ve got to understand the work itself, including her objectionable remarks of May 1964.
Other Publications
Article June 15, 2020
Article April 18, 2020