Course Description

Finding Your Narrative Through the Art of a "Savage"

Missionary For The Artist Gospel

Waverly Matthews

A visit to the famed Barnes Foundation collection changed the course of my life. There, I discovered art's power to expand the heart, mind, and soul - something I thought only faith in a deity could do. Holding already a Masters of Divinity degree, I went back for another Masters, this time focusing on art and philosophy. It is now my mission to use the arts to help people find their meaningful narrative for navigating life.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction - The Artist Gospel?

    • The What and Why of The Artist Gospel
  • 2

    Week 1 - Know ThySelf

    • Self Portrait with Halo and Snake

    • A New Take on an Ancient Story
  • 3

    Week 2 - Be ThySelf

    • Christ in the Garden of Olives

    • The Good and Bad News of the Gospel
  • 4

    Week 3 - Create

    • Vision After the Sermon

    • Wrestling Our Tradition
  • 5

    Week 4 - Grow

    • Portrait of Meyer de Haan by Lamplight

    • Working Out Our Salvation
  • 6

    Week 5 - Expand

    • Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?

    • The Ultimate Questions