The Bahá’í Faith and the Arts
We will consider how to prioritize the positive aspects of creativity to enhance our lives, our communities, the Bahá’í Faith, and the future.
After two interdisciplinary MA degrees, I pursued my PhD in Aesthetic Studies, with a focus on both art and religion. I teach writing, humanities, and film and art appreciation at the Art Institute of Dallas and two community colleges, as well as serving as an instructor for the Wilmette Institute.... See Faculty Bio
While my personal passions include the arts and race unity, I am prepared to serve the Bahá’í Faith in whatever capacity might be required. Published works include “Diamonds in the Rough” (2009) and “The Fashioner: Reflections on the Role of Music and the Arts in Building a Global Community” (2018).... See Faculty Bio
One day when I was three and getting over being sick, I was sitting on a cot in the living room… and wanted to draw a horse. I called rectangles shoe boxes, and by changing the sizes of the boxes drew a horse… I can remember it clearly, the moment... See Faculty Bio