Art as witness : a practical theology of arts-based research / Helen T. Boursier.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Boursier, Helen T., 1960- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Qualitative research--Methodology.

Qualitative research.

Arts and society.

Religion and sociology.

Social justice--Study and teaching.

Social justice.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (357 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Practical Theology of Arts-Based Research.

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Lexington Books, 2021.

Summary:

"Art As Witness argues for the integration of arts-based research with theology and religious studies to make urgent social justice themes easily accessible for education, advocacy, and public witness. Several case studies engage the arts with immigration, biblical studies, political protest, HIV/AIDS, gender equity, racial justice, and more"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

List of Illustrations

Preface

Notes

Acknowledgments

Note

Acronyms and Terms

Introduction

Content Overview

Part I: Cultivating the ABR for TRS Connection

Chapter 1: Arts-Based Research Definition and Overview

The Mysterious Magic of Art

What ABR Does: Benefits and Advantages for TRS

Lectionary of ABR Terminology

Interdisciplinary and Multifaceted

ABR Eschatology: The Futurity Factor

Chapter 2: Cultivating the Arts-Based Research (ABR) to Theology and Religious Studies (TRS) Connection

Making the ABR TRS Connection

Inductive or Deductive Reasoning: TRS and ABR

Symbolism and Visual Arts

Cultivating ABR for TRS Practitioners

ABR Examples from Parallel Disciplines

ABR Data Collection

ABR Data Reflection

Data Representation

ABR as a TRS Hermeneutic for Public Access

Chapter 3: ABR Enhances a Practical Public Theology

Commonalities and Key Themes in Practical Theology

Integrating ABR in Methodological Considerations

Characteristics of Practical Theology Research

User-Friendly Public Accessibility

Back to Praxis

Part II: Practical Matters

Chapter 4: Ethical Considerations for ABR as TRS

Benefits for ABR Research Participants

Do No Harm

Privacy and Personal Agency

Case Study for Ethical ABR: 30 Years / 30 Lives: Documenting a Pandemic

An Unethical Example from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico

Facial Representation: Ethical Pros and Cons

Self-Awareness: ABR Ethical Considerations for Researchers

Chapter 5: ABR Legal Factors and Political Implications

Intellectual Property Law Overview

Fair Use: The Intersection of Ethics and the Law

Permissions Requirements

Protecting ABR Representation on the Internet.

Political Considerations

Chapter 6: Case Study Part 1: The Power of Hope : Art as a Ministry of Presence inside an Immigrant Family Detention Center 1

Ethical Informed Consent

Art Inside Karnes: Participants and Parameters

The Art/Reflection Process

The Art Learning Experience

Art as a Theology of Hope

Amplifying Voices: Sharing Their Stories

Chapter 7: Managing ABR Data for a Hermeneutics of TRS Theological Reflection

Sorting the Data: Categorize, Organize Prioritize, Reflect, and Think

Knowledge Collection Perspectives

The Coding Process: Photography

Organizing and Managing Print Research Sources

Coding Research Journals

The Hermeneutical Task: Reflection and Reflexivity

Visualize the ABR Audience

Preparing for the "Art Part"

Chapter 8: Case Study Part 2: The Power of Hope Traveling Art Exhibit

Creating the Traveling Art Exhibit

Artist Statement: Refugee Mothers and Children Seeking Asylum

Custom Giclée Watercolor Prints from Digital Images of Original Artwork

Artist Statement: The Art Ministry

Multilayered Mixed Media Art

Press Kit

Power of Hope Art Opening

Part III: ABR Smorgasbord of Possibilities for TRS

Chapter 9: ABR Literary Options for TRS

Letters and Nonfiction Essays

Zines

Poetry

Journal 5 Instructions: Midterm Poetic Reflection

The "Narrative Turn" and Creative Writing Examples

Fiction: Essays, Short Stories, and Novels

Comics

Chapter 10: Visual Arts Choices for ABR with TRS

Photographs: What Is a Picture Worth?

Collage

Coronavirus Arts-Based Research Final Paper Creative Alternative

Studio Arts: Drawing, Painting, and Sketching

Collaboration and Source Options: Photography and Studio Arts

Installation Art

Notes.

Chapter 11: Fabric Arts for TRS Empowerment, Education, Advocacy, and Public Witness

Fabrications: An "Accidental" Fabric Arts Curator

Needlework

Quilts

Chapter 12: Theater Arts for TRS Data Collection and Public Witness

Dance and Music

Performance Art

Theatre of the Oppressed and Other Theater Arts Variations

Case Study: Dramatic Recitations and One-Person Plays

Scriptwriting and Plays with Larger Casts

Chapter 13: Filmmaking and New Media with Digital Content: YouTube Videos, Blogs, Podcasts, and Radio

Entry-Level Digital Media Options

Case Study: Trails of Hope and Terror: The Movie

Social Media: Tweets, Facebook, Blogs, Websites, etc.

Podcasts and Radio

Part IV: Moving into the Public Square

Chapter 14: The Vulnerability Factors of TRS Engaging ABR for a Practical Public Theology

Vulnerability and the Human Condition

Battling Art/ist Stereotypes

Procrastination: A Vulnerability ABR TRS Stall Tactic

Peer Review Risk: Dampening the Art Spirit

Usefulness and ABR TRS for Public Witness

Embracing Vulnerability

Vulnerability Example A: Middle-Aged Dramatist Playing a Teenage Mary

Vulnerability Example B: When You Can't Go Home

Sociality of Vulnerability Includes Extended Connections

Motivation for the ABR Message

The Will to Do

Chapter 15: Practical Theology Goes Public: ABR Praxis for Action

Practical Theology Goes Public-Proposing a Theory of ABR Art as Action

The Message for the Medium

Choosing the Medium for the Message

Find Your Niche and Fill It: Begin with What or Who You Know

ABR TRS Representation in the Public Square

Appendices

Appendix A: Sample "Cease and Desist" Letter

Appendix B: ABR for TRS Data Filing System Example.

Appendix C: TRS Job Board Example: Keeping Track of Projects In and Out

Appendix D: Interfaith Welcome Coalition Power of Hope Exhibition Agreement

EXHIBITION AGREEMENT

Appendix E: Power of Hope Press Release Template

Appendix F: Student Assessment Poetic Reflection Complete Example

Journal 5.1 Guest Speaker on Justice and Peacemaking

Journal 5.2 Textbook

Journal 5.3 Any assigned video or PDF.

Journal 5.4 Choose one overall theme that you learned during units 1-7.

Bibliography of Works Cited

Index

About the Author.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Other Format:

Print version: Boursier, Helen T., 1960- Art as witness

ISBN:

1-7936-2824-6

9781793628244

OCLC:

1242018842