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In Pursuit of Moral Political Leadership
No full textThis book examines political leadership utilizing a worldview centered on the Bible. There are eleven substantive case study chapters that cover a wide swath of famous political leaders across multiple centuries and in several different national contexts within systems that diverge widely. In Pursuit of Moral Political Leadership sets the objective of investigating moral leadership knowing that every human being has their flaws and shortcomings yet pursues strong leadership for the betterment of their respective polities. Notably, each author assesses the strengths and weaknesses of each leader but also analyzes the institutional constraints on their decision making that help to provide a fuller picture of their leadership legacies. Utilizing diverse scholars from Cedarville University\u27s Department of History and Government, the book features chapters on Oliver Cromwell, Edmund Burke, George Washington, Winston Churchill, Syngman Rhee, J. Edgar Hoover, Martin Luther King Jr, Margaret Thatcher, Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as two comparative chapters on i) Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan, and ii) George W. Bush, Tony Blair, and Stephen Harper.https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/faculty_books/1277/thumbnail.jp
Sustaining Grace
Get PDFThis two layer print combines etching and linocut to create one unified piece. By layering these to forms, it allows the etched writing to recede into the background, bringing the starkness of the linocut figure to the foreground. This allows the work to have an effective hierarchy, keeping unity and movement. This piece entitled “Sustaining Grace”, was the closing piece to a set of works, that were working through the idea that God sustains us in our time of need and provides for us in unexpected ways. The etched background of this piece contains snippets from the artists journal entries over the span of a year, while the foreground displays a girl reaching up and grabbing the hand of another person.
The goal of this piece was to create a work that externally processed the close of a season in life. Choosing words to fill the background, allows the viewer to delve further into the piece while getting a glimpse of the context and purpose for the significance of the image. Yet it was more of a reflection for the artist than for the viewer. It contrasts this sense of personal despair, and searching, with the hope of a God who sustains and provides in every season. This piece, though personal, allowed the artist to give the viewer a glimpse of how God has worked in her life, with the goal of encouraging others who may be going through something similar
Line Exploration
Get PDFThis geometric piece was created with the intention of using line to explore the idea of a compelling composition. The small lines arranged in squares in the background, with varying density, allow for more depth to the piece. The shapes around the composition, seemingly coming out of a portal in the top left corner, increase in both size and detail as they seem to come forward. I wanted to use these aspects in order to create a composition with lots of movement and interest, even without the use of colors. I really enjoyed creating this piece and feel as though my understanding of how to use line has grown greatly through this project
Cultivating a Culture of Worship: Missionary Attitudes Toward Indigenous Hymnody Development
Get PDFThis paper explores the development, value, and acceptability of indigenous hymnodies as missionaries have sought to develop them around the world in the last few centuries. The paper focuses on the musical, cultural, and linguistic characteristics of various hymnodies as they developed. To investigate the technical characteristics of developing hymnodies, the paper provides a collection of case studies and testimonials of hymn development. Hymnodies in new languages are often made up of translations of other languages’ hymns, which are then supplemented with music that resonates with local traditions and musical styles. The paper addresses both methods of songwriting and the value and drawbacks of each. Going beyond a description of how indigenous hymnodies are developed, the paper also addresses the perceived spiritual and cultural value of indigenous vs. imported hymnodies by compiling first-hand reports from missionaries. It evaluates the effects of indigenous musical style on memorability, spiritual engagement, cultural identity, beauty, singability, and pedagogical value. Perspectives from both missionaries and local recipients are investigated to assess the value of different development practices. This paper serves as an interdisciplinary exploration of the ways that musicology and cultural anthropology can influence missions strategy through hymn development in a way that serves and comes alongside local churches in minority cultures well
