About Author: Wesley Vander Lugt

: Wesley Vander Lugt is the former editor of Transpositions. His PhD research at the Institute for Theology, Imagination, and the Arts focuses on the dynamic interplay between formation and performance in the theodrama.

Posts by Wesley Vander Lugt

A Thesis on the Theatrical Turn in Christian Thought and Practice [Part Two]

Posted on 06/07/2012 | 7 Comments
Wes Vander Lugt’s thesis on the ‘theatrical turn’ in Christianity concludes below. To restate his thesis in full: Christian existence is a dialogical, divine drama performed by ecclesial companies who, having received new roles as children of God through union...
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A Thesis on the Theatrical Turn in Christian Thought and Practice [Part One]

Posted on 05/07/2012 | 4 Comments
Due to circumstances outside our control, Josh Edelman’s post has been moved to Saturday. Today, please enjoy Part One of Wes Vander Lugt’s A Thesis on the Theatrical Turn in Christian Thought and Practice. Christian theologians have always drawn on theatrical...
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Advent, Art and Receptivity

Posted on 13/12/2011 | 1 Comment
At the heart of advent is the attitude of receptivity. Gabriel appears to Mary and delivers the earth-shattering news: “You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus.” Mary’s...
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Christian Theology and Tragedy: Wrestling with the Woundedly Embroiled

Posted on 14/11/2011 | 1 Comment
A Review of Kevin Taylor and Giles Waller, eds., Christian Theology and Tragedy: Theologians, Tragic Literature and Tragic Theory (Ashgate, 2011). Christians are quick to claim a comedic faith, highlighting not the hilarity of Christian existence, but the ultimate victory...
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Beauty, Ethics, and Reformed Spirituality

Posted on 17/10/2011 | 1 Comment
What does saving seeds have to do with splendor, or responsible waste disposal with wonder, or biodiversity with beauty? Everything, according to Belden Lane, especially when viewed through the lens of Reformed theology. For those who understand Reformed theology to...
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Art that Tells the Story: A Review

Posted on 28/07/2011 | 1 Comment
Christopher R. Brewer, with reflections by Michael E. Wittmer, Art that Tells the Story (gospel through shared experience, 2011). Don’t open the book right away. Put it in your hands, feel its heft, appreciate the cover. Are you ready? This...
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Avoiding Deadly Doctrine

Posted on 15/07/2011 | No Comments
“It is the immemorial dream of the talentless that a sufficient devotion to doctrine will produce art.” -David Mamet, Theatre The American playwright and director David Mamet does not mince his words. He detests arrogant intellectuals who claim they can...
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